Marc-Andre ter Stegen challenged by incoming Barcelona signing Jasper Cillessen

Jasper Cillessen has spoken positively with clear intentions about his move to Barcelona and the upcoming battle he faces with Marc-Andre ter Stegen as the pair jostle to become the Catalan club's firm choice in goal.

After Ajax's loss to Rostov in the Champions League play-off on Wednesday - his final game for the club - the 27-year-old revealed his optimism over the transfer.

"Competing with Ter Stegen? I like the challenge, it's good to challenge for the no.1 spot," Cillessen said. "Barça play 60 games per year so there are certainly opportunities [to play].

"With Ajax I had to compete with Kenneth Vermeer and I won the duel - I'll try again [with Barça]."

Cillessen travelled straight from Russia to Barcelona on Thursday to complete his medical and sign his contract with the Blaugrana.