Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly keen on signing 31-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega next year.
According to a report by Football Insider, Stefan Ortega is the subject of interest from Bayer Leverkusen. The 31-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester City, and he is struggling for regular game time. He needs to leave the club to play regularly. and it will be interesting to see if he is keen on a return to Germany.
Ortega has played in Germany before with Arminia Bielefeld. The 31-year-old Is still capable of operating at a competitive level, and a move to Bayer Leverkusen could be quite attractive for him.
The Bundesliga champions have put together a talented squad, and they will be hoping to challenge for major trophies. It will be interesting to see if they can convince Manchester City to let the 31-year-old leave in the coming months. Manchester City might need to add more depth to their goalkeeping unit before letting the 31-year-old leave.
Meanwhile, there is no doubt that the goalkeeper will be tempted to move to the Bundesliga in the coming weeks. He needs to play more often to get his career back on track, and Bayer Leverkusen are an attractive destination.
The Bundesliga champions will be able to provide him with UEFA Champions League football as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester City are likely to be tempted to sell a backup player if there is a lucrative proposal on the table.
The need for a rest
Stefan Ortega does not have a future at Manchester City, especially if Ederson Moraes remains at the Etihad. So, it would be ideal for him to move on in January. It remains to be seen whether all parties can come to an agreement.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are competing for the Premier League title, and they will want to do well in the Champions League and in the domestic profiles as well. They need to rotate their squad in order to keep the key players fresh. They will not be able to sanction his departure without bringing in a quality replacement first. It will be interesting to see if they can sign a quality goalkeeper in January.
