Ortega completes Nottingham Forest switch | OneFootball

Stefan Ortega Moreno has left Manchester City after three-and-a-half years at the Club to join Nottingham Forest.

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The German goalkeeper moved to City from Arminia Bielefeld in July 2022 and went on to make 56 appearances for the Blues.

In his first season, Ortega made a major contribution playing in the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup as we won a historic Treble.

He made his debut in Europe in a 0-0 draw away to Borussia Dortmund and also started our last three Premier League games of the season.

But his biggest contribution was in the FA Cup where he started every game in the competition, only conceding once – from the penalty spot in the Wembley final win over Manchester United.

Ortega made 20 appearances the following season as we won a record fourth Premier League title and reached the FA Cup final for a second successive season.

And he had an unforgettable moment during the title run-in when he made an incredible save to deny Son Heung-min in the dying moments of our must-win victory over Tottenham in our penultimate match of the season.

He made another 22 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign as we returned to Wembley for the FA Cup final for a third year running.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Manchester City,” Ortega said. “I leave here as a better goalkeeper and with so many experiences that helped me grown as a person.

“To have been involved in such an historic period of the Club is a huge source of pride and I have made memories I’ll never forget.

“The Treble year was the greatest season in City’s history, and then to become the first team to win four titles in a row was incredible. I am so proud of what I produced on the pitch when called upon.

“I want to thank all - and I mean all – the people at Manchester City.

“And I want to send a big hug to the City fans because I have felt amazing support from my first day here.

“I will now start a new chapter of my career, but Manchester City will always remain close to my heart.”

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Director of Football Hugo Viana praised Ortega’s impact since arriving at City and believes he will continue to perform at a high level with new club Nottingham Forest.

“Stefan has been an amazing goalkeeper for Manchester City, and his contribution will stand the test of time,” Viana said.

“To win so many trophies in a short space of time, you need a full squad of players ready to perform at the highest level. In Stefan, this Club had that.

“Without him a lot of what City achieved during his time here simply isn’t possible -and his save away at Tottenham is now part of Manchester City’s rich history.

“Stefan is a fine professional and I know he will now go on and have continued success in the remainder of his career.”

Everyone at Manchester City would like to wish Stefan good luck for the future and thank him for his efforts while at the Club.