Bayern Munich’s New Goalkeeper Signing Likely Ends Manchester City Pursuit of Stefan Ortega
In recent developments on the transfer market, Bayern Munich, the reigning Bundesliga champions, have made waves with their impending acquisition of Daniel Peretz from Maccabi Tel Aviv. The reported deal, estimated at €5 million (£4.3 million). Will see the talented Israeli goalkeeper put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the Allianz Arena.
While this transfer signifies Bayern’s readiness to bolster their goalkeeping options. It also carries implications for Manchester City and their pursuit of Stefan Ortega. The rumblings of Bayern’s interest in Ortega, Manchester City’s second-choice goalkeeper. Surfaced after Yann Sommer’s departure to Inter Milan.
However, Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind Manchester City’s footballing success, was not enthusiastic about the prospect of parting ways with Ortega. In fact, he expressed unwavering confidence in Ortega’s abilities, labeling him as an “exceptional” talent. Guardiola emphasized, “It would be a problem to lose him, first for the quality. When we brought him here because [goalkeeping coach] Xabi Mancisidor sent me clips and said he was a ‘keeper we need. He played for a team relegated from the Bundesliga, and from day one. I said what a ‘keeper we have. You know how many saves he makes in important games. We don’t want to lose him.”
City and their support
Moreover, this statement of support from Guardiola not only highlighted the quality that Ortega brings to the team but also hinted at the integral role he could potentially play in the squad. In fact, reports from The Athletic’s City correspondent Sam Lee suggested that Guardiola had even contemplated promoting Ortega to the position of the club’s first-choice goalkeeper. Displacing Ederson, toward the end of the previous season.
However, with Bayern Munich now securing the services of Daniel Peretz. It appears increasingly unlikely that Ortega will make the move to the German giants. This development comes as a relief to Manchester City fans. Sparing Guardiola any potentially uncomfortable conversations regarding the future of the highly-rated goalkeeper.
Moreover, in the fast-paced world of football transfers, where rumors abound and deals can change rapidly. The signing of Daniel Peretz by Bayern Munich has seemingly quashed any immediate prospects of Ortega’s departure from Manchester City. As the summer transfer window unfolds, it remains to be seen how the squad will evolve and which players will feature prominently in Guardiola’s plans for the upcoming season.
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