Manchester City’s Ortega has signed a contract extension

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2025-26 season.

The 31-year-old, who joined City in 2022 from German club Arminia Bielefeld, made nine Premier League appearances last season and started the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester United.

“I am delighted to stay at Manchester City for longer,” said Ortega, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season.

“This club gives the players everything we need to be the best. Every day I feel motivated and challenged and I have improved as a goalkeeper since I came here two years ago.”

City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, described Ortega as “the best number two goalkeeper we’ve ever had”.