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Tax Snag Delays Ter Stegen Loan to Ajax
21 Jul
Summary
- Ter Stegen's loan move to Ajax faces uncertainty due to tax issues.
- Ajax expresses growing impatience with the unresolved transfer delay.
- Barcelona believes outstanding issues rest with the player's tax details.
A proposed loan transfer for Marc-Andre ter Stegen from FC Barcelona to AFC Ajax has encountered unexpected delays, with the deal awaiting final approval despite initial agreements between all parties. Unresolved tax-related issues are the primary cause of the ongoing uncertainty. While Barcelona, Ajax, and the German goalkeeper had agreed in principle on the loan structure and salary distribution, the necessary final authorization has not yet been granted.
Barcelona insists that the remaining obstacles are beyond the club's direct control and that the player must resolve outstanding financial and tax details. Despite these complications, the Catalan club remains optimistic about the transfer's eventual completion. However, in Amsterdam, frustration is mounting as Ajax officials question the prolonged delay and are preparing for various outcomes, including the potential collapse of negotiations. Ajax manager Michel had already ruled out Ter Stegen's availability for an upcoming fixture due to recovery and preparation time, even before the latest delays intensified.
