Celtic will reportedly look to sign 33-year-old Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in a Bosman move next summer.
According to a report by Football Insider, Stefan Ortega is the subject of interest from Celtic. The Scottish Premiership champions are eager to bolster their first-team squad by signing a goalkeeper next summer. So, the 33-year-old Manchester City shot-stopper has emerged as a target for them.
The Hoops are eyeing a Bosman move for the Hofgeismar native, as he will become a free agent after the 2025/26 season. With Kasper Schmeichel in the twilight of his career, replacing the former Leicester City goalkeeper with the Manchester City shot-stopper may be an ideal short-term solution.
How has Stefan Ortega fared at Manchester City?
Stefan Ortega has established himself as one of the most dependable backup goalkeepers in the Premier League since joining Manchester City from Arminia Bielefeld in a Bosman move in July 2022. The 33-year-old has made over 50 appearances thus far for the Citizens while keeping 25 clean sheets and conceding 51 goals.
However, the German goalkeeper faces an uncertain future at Manchester City, as he has become the fourth-choice shot-stopper for the Citizens behind Gianluigi Donnarumma, James Trafford, and Marcus Bettinelli. With Ortega entering the final 12 months of his contract, he will likely depart from the Etihad as a free agent next summer.
What next?
Reports in the summer transfer window linked Stefan Ortega with several clubs, and Trabzonspor lined up a late move for the player. The latest update has revealed that Celtic will aim to seal a bargain move for Ortega next summer.
Celtic’s interest in the Manchester City shot-stopper is understandable, as Kasper Schmeichel is in the twilight of his career. So, the Scottish Premiership champions are keen on signing a goalkeeper to take over the veteran Dane, with Ortega emerging as a viable target.
Meanwhile, recent reports have also linked Ortega with other high-profile clubs, including Inter Milan. So, it will be interesting to see if Celtic can win the race to sign the 33-year-old German goalkeeper in a Bosman move next summer and end his frustrating situation with Manchester City.