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Dutch giants not interested in signing out-of-favour Barcelona captain – report
Earlier today, reports emerged suggesting that AFC Ajax had shown an interest in signing FC Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the summer.
The German goalkeeper, currently on loan at Girona and sidelined with an injury, does not feature in Hansi Flick’s plans at the Spotify Camp Nou for next season.
As such, it was suggested that a move to Ajax could be on the cards, given that former Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff now holds the same role at the Dutch club.
Moreover, current Girona boss, Michel, has emerged as the favourite to become the next manager at Ajax, adding weight to the rumours about a move for Ter Stegen.
However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Ter Stegen is simply not part of Ajax’s plans for the summer transfer window.
Ajax not interested in Ter Stegen. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Although the Dutch giants value the 34-year-old German’s qualities, such as his experience, leadership and ability with the ball at his feet, the club are currently not considering a move for him.
Ajax is reportedly not interested in signing ter Stegen despite previous speculation, possibly due to his current injury and lack of fit in Barcelona's plans.
Ter Stegen is currently on loan at Girona and sidelined with an injury, which has led to his exclusion from Hansi Flick's plans for the upcoming season.
The current sporting director at Ajax is Jordi Cruyff, who previously held the same position at Barcelona.

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The veteran goalkeeper is on a significant salary at Barça, and that alone would pose a huge challenge for a club like Ajax.
For now, though, despite the rumours, a move to Ajax does not appear to be on the table.
Ter Stegen is facing a decisive summer regarding his future. He remains under contract at Barcelona until 2028. As mentioned previously, he is not part of Flick’s plans for the future.
Ter Stegen open to continuing at Girona. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
According to the report, the veteran goalkeeper himself accepts that his immediate future does not involve returning to a backup role at Barcelona.
His intention is to find a new destination away from the Spotify Camp Nou, and the possibility of continuing at Montilivi with Girona is something that he would consider.