Ortega ‘to be targeted’ by Hannover 96 for Germany return | OneFootball

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·7 July 2026

Ortega ‘to be targeted’ by Hannover 96 for Germany return

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A return to Germany for former Manchester City and Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could be on the cards, with Kicker reporting Hannover 96 have approached the 33-year-old.

Ortega is weighing up his next step following the expiry of his Nottingham Forest contract.


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The report says he has emerged as a target for Hannover, who are seeking a new first-choice goalkeeper and have already made contact.

Ortega previously played in Germany before joining Manchester City from Arminia Bielefeld in 2022.

Across his time in German football, he made 67 Bundesliga appearances and a further 170 in the 2. Bundesliga.

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