The “fixed deal” turns upside down… a new crisis in Barcelona

The deal to move Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona to Dutch side Ajax has entered a dark tunnel after talks broke down again due to disagreements over the player’s salary split, a surprising development in a deal that appeared to have been resolved a few days ago.

Spanish newspaper Sport says the parties involved are still firm in their stances as what appeared to be a formality has turned into a complex crisis that is no longer just financial but has widened to include a dispute between the two clubs over the distribution of the German goalkeeper’s salary.

Financial gaming regulations complicate the landscape

Barcelona are refusing to budge due to restrictions under Financial Fair Play regulations limiting their room to manoeuvre, while Ajax are unable to make any further moves for Ter Stegen, leading to talks stalling again.

Ter Stegen completed his transfer procedures to Ajax last Friday after Barcelona confirmed the deal, but everything turned upside down in one of the biggest transfer deals of the Spanish league summer.

An immediate solution or a long-term crisis?

While a resolution seems unlikely at this point, sources confirm that the parties involved are trying to resolve the matter in the coming days, while the German goalkeeper remains in Barcelona pending developments.