Barcelona eyes wage relief: Ter Stegen transfer to Galatasaray could ease salary burden

Barcelona is exploring the possibility of transferring goalkeeper Marc-Andre9 ter Stegen to Turkish club Galatasaray to alleviate its significant wage burden.

According to Turkish media reports, Galatasaray has reached an agreement with Ter Stegen and is prepared to finalize the transfer if Barcelona does not insist on a high transfer fee. The Turkish club aims to secure the German goalkeeper on a free transfer, offering him a huge salary to entice the move.

This potential deal would allow Barcelona to remove Ter Stegen's substantial salary from their wage bill, a key consideration given the club's financial constraints. While Barcelona may prefer to receive a transfer fee, the priority appears to be reducing salary expenses.

Galatasaray's appeal includes Champions League football and a track record of lucrative contracts, exemplified by their recent signing of Ter Stegen's Germany teammate Leroy Sane9. Sane9 reportedly earns a guaranteed annual salary of 9 million plus a net loyalty bonus of 3 million.

"Galatasaray will try to land Ter Stegen on a free transfer but are willing to offer a huge salary," sources say, highlighting the club's financial commitment to strengthening its squad.

This move could provide Barcelona with much-needed wage relief while offering Ter Stegen a competitive contract and Champions League exposure at Galatasaray.

Barcelona is considering a transfer of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen to Galatasaray to reduce its wage bill. Galatasaray reportedly reached an agreement with Ter Stegen, aiming for a free transfer but offering a lucrative salary, similar to the €9 million annual deal given to Leroy Sané.