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Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s anticipated exit from Barcelona has hit a stumbling block, with Ajax reportedly growing increasingly impatient over delays related to administrative and tax procedures that are holding up the transfer.

What initially appeared to be a simple loan move to Amsterdam has now become uncertain, and there are even suggestions—though still unlikely—that the agreement could fall through entirely.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the issue lies with unresolved tax matters on Barcelona’s side, which need to be cleared before the transfer can be formally approved.

The process has taken longer than expected, leaving the Dutch club frustrated by the lack of progress.

From Ajax’s point of view, the irritation comes from their belief that all the necessary details had already been settled, leading to confusion over why the paperwork remains incomplete. Sources suggest that officials in Amsterdam are increasingly irritated that a deal they had considered finalised is still pending.

The frustration has reached a point where Ajax have privately indicated that they may withdraw from the agreement altogether if the outstanding issues are not resolved swiftly.

Despite the growing tension, there remains optimism that the deal will eventually be completed. The same report mentions that ter Stegen is expected to report to Ajax’s training facility for his medical assessment alongside other returning players for the beginning of pre-season, indicating that both clubs still expect the transfer to go through.

For Barcelona, offloading ter Stegen remains a crucial part of their summer restructuring. The 34-year-old has fallen down the pecking order following Joan Garcia’s rise, and his substantial wages are a financial burden the club is eager to reduce.

The move has been driven by sporting director Jordi Cruyff and Ajax’s new manager Michel, who had previously attempted to sign the German goalkeeper during his time at Girona. The transfer would provide ter Stegen with regular playing time following an injury-troubled period.

From Barcelona’s perspective, the deal would help ease squad and salary pressures, though the Catalan club would reportedly still cover a significant portion of the goalkeeper’s wages.

In Catalonia, there is hope that the tax and regulatory complications can be resolved swiftly. However, with Ajax’s patience wearing thin, Barcelona may need to act quickly to ensure that the transfer does not collapse at the final hurdle.