AFC Ajax welcomes Marc-André ter Stegen Ronald de Boer is excited about the upcoming transfer of Marc-André ter Stegen to AFC Ajax. The former Ajax player sees great potential in the German goalkeeper, who barely played last season due to injuries. Ter Stegen will be loaned for one season from FC Barcelona. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Eredivisie, 51 pts, 13W-12D-5L from 30 games, recent form WLDWL.

What makes Ter Stegen so special? De Boer, now working as an analyst, tells the Spanish SPORT: "I know Ter Stegen very well because I constantly follow Barcelona. He was the best goalkeeper in the world before his injury, then he had some problems and his level dropped a bit. But I think he is still capable of great things." ## Why does Ter Stegen fit Ajax? The former Ajax professional footballer thinks it's a good match. "I think Jordi Cruijff has studied the case very carefully, especially regarding his ability to get fit again and ensure that the injury will not cause him problems in the future. If he has given the green light, it's because he is convinced." ## What can Ter Stegen mean for the team? "He is a very good goalkeeper and his style fits the way Ajax plays and the ideas of the coach. He can make a big contribution to the team, especially because of his experience and the calmness he brings to the ball. I just hope he stays fit, because then we will see fantastic things from him again," De Boer concludes.