Barcelona have submitted a counter-proposal to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in an attempt to unblock his proposed loan move to Ajax. What initially appeared to be a straightforward summer agreement hit a standstill over complex tax obligations related to the German's salary package.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants restructured the financial details of the deal after negotiations stalled. Based on recent reports, Ter Stegen views the revised offer favourably, raising hopes across both clubs that the transfer can now proceed smoothly.
The financial burden will remain largely with the Spanish side. Ajax are expected to contribute less than €2m towards his wages, leaving Barcelona to cover the majority of his salary under a contract running until 2028. Based on conditions requested by the Dutch club, Barcelona's payments will fluctuate depending on the player's actual minutes on the pitch.
Ajax officials were reportedly surprised by the prolonged stalemate, having assumed only routine paperwork remained. While the Eredivisie outfit have not set a formal deadline, they are preparing alternative options in the event the loan ultimately collapses.