Stefan Ortega seeks to leave Manchester City in the summer

Redaction Simon Brett with Saikat Chatterjee
Published on 2024-04-21 20:11:30

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega wants to leave the club at the end of the season as he has been a backup option and is unlikely to play regularly. At 31 years old, Ortega is looking to move on in search of a club where he can be a first-choice goalkeeper and get ample opportunities to play. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to let him go and if they will need to sign a quality backup goalkeeper if he does leave.

Ortega has a contract with Manchester City until 2025, but the club may consider selling him if he does not renew his deal soon in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer. As one of the biggest clubs in the world, Manchester City has the financial resources to attract the best players, but finding a suitable replacement for Ortega may be a challenge. It remains to be seen if the club can adequately replace him at the end of the season and secure a proper backup goalkeeper.

Sitting on the bench as an understudy to Ederson Moraes in cup games is not enough for Ortega, who is in the prime of his career and wants to establish himself as a first-choice goalkeeper elsewhere. It will be interesting to see if any clubs come forward with offers for him in the summer, as Ortega looks to make the move that will benefit his career the most. Manchester City will need to make a decision on his future and ensure they have a suitable backup option in place if he does depart.

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