Ter Stegen Injury Derails Girona Loan as Barça Explore Early Recall/Termination
Marc-André ter Stegen
January 2026
Ter Stegen suffered a severe hamstring injury two games into his Girona loan, with reports suggesting at least two months out and possible surgery, prompting urgent talks to end the loan before the deadline. Initial assessment was a routine strain, but follow-up exams reportedly upgraded the severity; Barcelona and Girona are discussing terminating the loan, forcing Barcelona to consider a replacement plan quickly.