Amsterdam awaits German keeper as Ajax' deal nears final step

Marc-André ter Stegen, the 34‑year‑old German (Duitser) goalkeeper, is ready to travel to Amsterdam and sign for Ajax, transfer journalist Matteo Moretto reported today at 15:34. The announcement follows earlier speculation and marks a concrete step in the pending move.

The transfer has entered a decisive stage, according to the latest report. The German goalkeeper's move to Ajax is now considered to be in a critical phase.

Friday morning reports indicated the keeper still needed to make his own decision. Hours later, Matteo Moretto announced that the German is ready to travel to Amsterdam and put his signature on the Amsterdammers' contract.

Earlier that Friday, the Spaanse Mundo Deportivo noted that the situation around Ter Stegen remained unresolved. The outlet highlighted that the final agreement still hinged on the player's consent.

Hoewel Ajax and FC Barcelona had already reached an agreement on a loan deal, the ball was with the 34‑year‑old goalkeeper. He would retain full control over the decision and must ultimately approve the move to the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Moretto now says the transfer has taken a significant step forward. Ter Stegen appears to have made his choice, with the final details smoothed out.

Ajax could do little to accelerate the process, having already fulfilled its part of the arrangement. Salary considerations have not posed an obstacle.