He has been in the “one of the world’s best goalkeepers” for a decade, but has only 44 caps for Germany. The explanation, of course, is Manuel Neuer. The Bayern Munich veteran closed the door on playing time with his 124 caps since 2009. Ter Stegen wanted to guard the cage for Germany in this summer’s World Cup finals, but after a lengthy injury and one poor game for Barcelona this season, moves had to be made in January. It was done, with a loan to Girona, but after two games, Ter Stegen was again out with injury.
A return to Barcelona also looks like an unrealistic outcome. Now it is reported that technical director at Ajax, Jordi Cruyff, is looking at the possibility of inviting the German goalkeeper to Amsterdam.
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Cruyff Junior has a background from Barcelona, now the task is to restructure Ajax’s first team and get the proud club back on the throne in the Eredivisie. According to Mundo Deportivo , Ajax are now interested in signing Ter Stegen, an experienced goalkeeper who will create calm in the defensive line.
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Then we will see if the goalkeeper with 423 appearances for one of the world’s biggest clubs is ready to retire in the Eredivisie.
