It has been reported that a number of top clubs were interested in wrapping up a transfer for Stefan Ortega, who is expected to stay at Manchester City.
This comes from journalist Florian Plettenburg, after the German will reported be handed a brand-new contract at the Etihad Stadium.
While other clubs were also keen on adding Stefan Ortega to their roster in a potential winter transfer, his heart is set on staying at Manchester City.
Stefan Ortega rejected winter transfer opportunities for Manchester City stay
The former Arminia Bielefeld No.1 has had a brilliant campaign at City, coming up clutch every time he has been called upon by Pep Guardiola.
The Spanish manager himself told the club’s official website that the 30-year-old has been ‘exceptional’ as the No.2 behind Ederson.
Now, Florian Plettenburg has claimed that a number of top clubs were interested in a transfer involving Stefan Ortega in January, who chose to stay at Manchester City instead.
In addition, Ortega intends not to leave the club anytime soon, with Guardiola believed to be a ‘big fan’ of his.
When quizzed about whether the treble winner aims to continue his spell at City, he replied, “I assume so. We have just settled in; it all took time. I have to say it’s quite nice here.”
Ortega may have also elevated Ederson’s performances
As Stefan Ortega rejected a chance to leave Manchester City in a potential transfer to another top side, he may have also had a positive impact on Ederson’s performances.
Unlike Zack Steffen, who never really fit Pep Guardiola’s system, he wholly does, which could have pushed the Brazilian to up his levels, as has been evident this campaign.
In the Champions League final, alongside other knockout ties, Ederson has come up clutch and perhaps showcased the best version of himself.
The club really have done a marvellous scouting job by bringing Ortega in, who has been a masterstroke of a signing on a free.
