• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Bundesliga Man Offers Manchester City Transfer Hint On Instagram

Home> City Xtra

Updated 12:49 4 Jan 2023 GMTPublished 11:25 23 Jun 2022 GMT+1

Bundesliga Man Offers Manchester City Transfer Hint On Instagram

Bundesliga icon Stefan Ortega is offering a significant hint on his future on Instagram, amid talk of an imminent move to Manchester City.

Freddie Pye

Freddie Pye

Amid fresh talk of an imminent move to Manchester City this summer, Arminia Bielefeld goalkeeper Stefan Ortega is already offering a significant hint on his next move.

Talk first emerged of a transfer to the Premier League champions on Thursday morning, with German media being the first on to the idea of the 29 year-old moving to the Etihad Stadium in the coming days and weeks.

Firstly, according to the information of German magazine Kicker, Stefan Ortega was said to be on the verge of moving to Manchester City, with details on his role at the club also specified.

Kicker claimed that Ortega would be making the switch to England to become Pep Guardiola's number two choice goalkeeper behind Brazilian international Ederson - thus throwing the future of Zack Steffen into doubt.

Advert

Stefan Ortega in action in the Bundesliga.
Stefan Ortega in action in the Bundesliga.

Further reporting from Sky Germany journalist Dirk Schlarmann then revealed that Ortega rejected approaches from both Spain and within the Bundesliga in order to join Manchester City.

Regarding timeframes for the completion of the deal, Schlarmann reported that a total agreement and finalising of the transfer could arrive by the end of this week, such is the advanced nature of negotiations and talks between the relevant parties.

However, in case there was any doubt in supporters' minds in regards to the validity of the aforementioned reports, Stefan Ortega himself is already offering a significant hint in regards to his Manchester City transfer.

Advert

The 29 year-old goalkeeper has already made references to his next move available on his official Instagram page, by following both Manchester City's official account, as well as the club's current number one between the sticks, Ederson.

Stefan Ortega's Instagram following.
Stefan Ortega's Instagram following.

Stefan Ortega joining the club as their new number two choice goalkeeper would however create plenty of uncertainty in regards to the future of USA international and Manchester City's current back-up option, Zack Steffen.

The 27 year-old endured a mixed season under Pep Guardiola last campaign, predominantly featuring in cup competitions, but suffering a challenging experience in the Emirates FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Wembley.

Advert

The arrival of Ortega may mean that Steffen has to search elsewhere for improved opportunities on the field, especially given 2022 being a World Cup year and the player undoubtedly wanting to play and improve his chances of securing the number one shirt for the USA in Qatar.

Manchester City's transfer business will certainly not end with any deal for Stefan Ortega.

Stefan Ortega in action in the Bundesliga. dpa picture alliance / Alamy
Stefan Ortega in action in the Bundesliga. dpa picture alliance / Alamy

Elsewhere, the club are known to be pursuing a number of options closer to home, with two Premier League stars high on their list of priorities this summer.

Advert

Pep Guardiola is known to be wanting a traditional left-back in amongst his ranks next season, and has identified Brighton's Marc Cucurella as being the man to take on that responsibility.

However, the south coast club are demanding a fee in excess of £45 million, and while this valuation may seem steep to many, there is an understanding in various quarters that Manchester City remain confident of striking a deal.

Additionally, Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips is another priority target for Etihad officials.

Txiki Begiristain and Pep Guardiola are known to be big admirers of the England international, and view the player as a natural replacement for the recently-departed Fernandinho this summer.

Featured Image Credit: dpa picture alliance / Alamy

Topics: Stefan Ortega, Bundesliga, Premier League, Manchester City, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours, Football, Transfers

Freddie Pye
Freddie Pye

Owner/Founder and Content Lead at City Xtra

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

    • Man Utd transfer target sends fans wild with Instagram post wearing club shirt amid interest from Premier League rivals
    • Marcus Rashford appears to drop biggest hint yet over next club as he takes part in YouTube Q&A video
    • Hansi Flick has made his feelings clear on Marcus Rashford as Man Utd outcast drops huge Barcelona transfer hint
    • Man City hit with huge punishment after accepting Premier League rule breaches