Zack Steffen is Ederson’s substitute at Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola has full confidence in him. So much so that the 26-year-old American goalkeeper today extended his contract until June 2025.
Steffen, an international for his country, came to City from the Columbus Crew in 2019 and, after being loaned that summer to Fortuna Düsseldorf for one season, became part of the Guardiola squad that won the Premier League and the League Cup. Last season.
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“This is a fantastic moment for me, I am very happy to be committing my future to Manchester City,” said Steffen, who played every City game in the League Cup and FA Cup last season as well as this season. In this he could not avoid the elimination by penalties in the second round of the League Cup against West Ham. “I want to keep pushing Ederson every day and I take my opportunities when they come,” he says.
Steffen has played 24 games for the United States and won the CONCACAF Nations League in June.