ManCity signs with the German goalkeeper Ortega

Sport/International

1-07-2022, 15:10

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English Premier League champions Manchester City announced on Friday the signing of German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega on a free transfer.

Ortega's 29-year contract with Armenia Bielefeld expired at the end of last month, and he will be a reserve guard for the Brazilian international, Ederson.

Ortega is likely to replace American goalkeeper Zach Stephen, who according to press reports is set to join Middlesbrough on loan in a bid to get more playing time ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

Ortega became City's second deal in the summer transfer window, after Norwegian Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

The English Premier League champions are close to buying English international midfielder Calvin Phillips from Leeds United.