Marc ter Stegen signed for Ajax during the summer transfer window, joining the Amsterdam-based club on a season-long loan from La Liga giants FC Barcelona.

Ter Stegen worked with current Ajax head coach Michel Sanchez at Girona last season. Following his return to Barcelona from Girona, Ajax made a move to sign him and were successful.

Ter Stegen has made a solid start to his Ajax career. He had a disappointing game against PSV Eindhoven, but apart from that game, he has been quite solid, both in terms of shot-stopping and distribution.

Following his strong start to the season at Ajax, Ter Stegen was called up to the German national team by Jurgen Klopp and started against the Netherlands in Germany's 1-1 draw against Xavi Hernandez's side. Ter Stegen had a very good game, making an impressive total of nine saves.

Despite his impressive start to the season in Amsterdam, Barcelona are reportedly looking to sell Ter Stegen when he returns to the Camp Nou next summer following the conclusion of his loan spell at Ajax.

According to Diario Sport, Ter Stegen's loan move to Ajax raised doubts because Barcelona aren't saving much on his salary; however, his fine form in an Ajax shirt could be key to Barcelona selling him next summer.

Although Barcelona are only saving a small portion of his salary by loaning Ter Stegen to Ajax, the compromise was necessary, and the deal was agreed to let him move to a club where he would have a prominent role and help him return to his best. Ter Stegen himself prioritised a move to Ajax, the report from Diario Sport claims.

By loaning him to Ajax, Barcelona hope Ter Stegen will regain match fitness and therefore attract interest from other clubs. 

At Barcelona, they are well aware that several Premier League clubs are monitoring his progress. Selling him next summer should therefore not be an issue. The La Liga champions believe they could receive a substantial transfer fee for the 34-year-old goalkeeper.

While he might only be at Ajax for one year, Ter Stegen will play a crucial role for Ajax this season as the Amsterdammers look to return to the top of Dutch football.

While Ter Stegen's best days may be behind him, he is still an exceptional goalkeeper. He adds a wealth of experience to Michel Sanchez's team, and he suits his style of play very well.

Ter Stegen is outstanding on the ball. He has been, and will continue to be, crucial to Ajax when playing out from the back. He is calm and composed on the ball and is good at finding the free man. He has also shown that he is a very good shot-stopper.