Manchester City have moved quickly in the transfer market, deciding Stefan Ortega will need to find a new club after securing goalkeeper James Trafford. While Ederson remains a key figure in goal, the arrival of Trafford, who has been signed for a record fee, changes the team’s goalkeeper dynamics.<\/p>\n
Ortega, who has been City\u2019s dependable deputy with 56 appearances over recent seasons, learned of his impending exit soon after Trafford’s signing. The 32-year-old German goalkeeper, who has provided reliable cover during Ederson\u2019s absences, now faces an uncertain future as City prioritise offloading players to manage their squad and finances.<\/p>\n
This summer, Manchester City has spent approximately \u00a3153 million, adding to last winter\u2019s outlay of \u00a3188.7 million. Trafford\u2019s transfer is notably costly; although initially reported at \u00a327 million, it is now understood to be \u00a331 million. This fee makes him the most expensive British goalkeeper ever, exceeding Jordan Pickford’s \u00a330 million move to Everton eight years ago.<\/p>\n
With Ortega having only one year left on his contract, City anticipate a limited transfer fee but are determined to arrange his departure. The club\u2019s recent spending spree reflects their ambition but also the necessity to balance the squad ahead of the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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