Cycle Change at Girona Goal: Ter Stegen Starts, Benchmarking Gazzaniga

The arrival of the German goalkeeper, who will wear the number 22, confirms Míchel Sánchez's intention to rely on the best players.

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Generic image of a football field before an important match with players warming up.

German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen started for Girona FC in his first match called up, displacing Gazzaniga and confirming the cycle change in the Montilivi goal.

The starting debut of Marc-André ter Stegen in his first match for Girona against Getafe marks a significant change in the goal, leaving Gazzaniga on the bench. This decision follows the massive presentation at Montilivi, where the German had already made his intentions clear.

"I came here to play"

Marc-André ter Stegen · Girona FC Goalkeeper
The coach, Míchel Sánchez, had previously hinted at this decision, highlighting the quality of the new signing. Ter Stegen will wear the number "22", previously held by Jhon Solís, as the number "1" remains occupied by Dominik Livakovic, whose departure is being delayed.

"He is a top player and we are very happy that he is with us. He makes us better and we need the best players"

Míchel Sánchez · Girona FC Coach
It should be noted that midfielder Fran Beltrán also started in the same match. Meanwhile, the Croatian Dominik Livakovic was left out of the squad list by technical decision, while the number "10" of Yáser Asprilla remains free.