‘Stefan Ortega wants No 1 shirt’ as Sunderland transfer move made
Sunderland are interested in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega this summer.
Ortega, 32, moved to the Etihad Stadium in 2022 from Arminia Bielefeld and has since been a number two for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Ederson is the Citizens’ undisputed number one and is not expected to leave in the coming weeks.
Ortega could quit after becoming the third choice
According to the Daily Mail (30 July), Ortega could be on his way out of the Manchester outfit this summer.
Ederson and James Trafford are ahead of the senior Man City keeper in the pecking order, making him Guardiola’s third-choice option.
| Club | Appearances | Goals Conceded | Clean Sheets |
| Arm. Bielefeld | 220 | 299 | 65 |
| 1860 Munich | 64 | 88 | 10 |
| Man City | 56 | 51 | 25 |
He is not happy with that arrangement and wants to be the number one amid interest from Premier League sides in the past.
Mackem News exclusively revealed last week that Sunderland have made an approach to sign Ortega and a move could be on the cards in the coming weeks.
City are open to his exit, but want Ederson to stay and only a big-money bid would change those plans.
Sunderland must prioritise the transfer of Ortega
Sunderland must prioritise signing Ortega to bolster their goalkeeping options as they return to the Premier League.
With Anthony Patterson recovering from injury and lacking top-flight experience, Ortega’s proven quality offers immediate reliability.
His experience at Arminia Bielefeld and 1860 Munich, coupled with a likely £7million valuation, makes him a cost-effective, high-impact addition.
Manchester City’s decision to greenlight his exit following Trafford’s signing opens a window for Sunderland to secure a goalkeeper who excels in one-on-one situations.
With other clubs interested, swift action is crucial to outpace rivals.
The 32-year-old’s signing could be the difference between relegation and survival, offering Premier League-proven stability.
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