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Stefan Ortega Joins Nottingham Forest From Manchester City

The 33-year-old leaves after 56 City appearances to vie for starts in a goalkeeper group thinned by injury at Forest.

Overview

  • Manchester City and Nottingham Forest announced the transfer on Feb. 1.
  • Reports diverge on the contract length, with some stating a deal to the end of the season and others reporting a term through summer 2026.
  • Transfermarkt reports City will receive a fee that could rise to about £500,000 with add-ons after earlier suggestions of a free transfer.
  • Ortega joined City from Arminia Bielefeld in July 2022, made 56 competitive appearances, and won major honours including the treble.
  • Forest’s goalkeeper picture has shifted after John Victor’s knee surgery, giving Ortega a clear opportunity to compete for the No. 1 spot.