United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen will finally get a shot with Manchester City. According to ESPN, Steffen won’t be loaned next season and will serve as the team’s backup.

Steffen officially joined City in 2019 from Columbus Crew in a $7 million transfer. However, since he didn’t qualify for a work permit at the time, the 25-year-old goalie was loaned to Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Reportedly, the work permit issue is sorted out now, and Steffen is set to be on Manchester City’s roster for the 2020/21 Premier League season. He will replace Chile’s Claudio Bravo as the No.2 choice behind Ederson.

Zack Steffen was Fortuna’s starting goalie in the first part of the season and performed well in the role. However, he suffered a patella injury in early January and ended up missing the rest of 2019/20.

Steffen was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018 and has one MLS All-Star selection to his name. He has 17 appearances for USMNT.

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Manchester City-bound, US men’s goalkeeper Zack Steffen was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Male Player of the Year for 2018 on Tuesday.

With 44% of the votes, Steffen edged out midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, who each received 16% and 38% respectively. Steffen has had a phenomenal year for both his former club Columbus Crew SC and the national team.

He played in six of team USA’s eleven fixtures this year including a 1-1 draw against France in which the 23-year-old heroically saved eight shots. Steffen also kept clean sheets in the wins against Mexico and Paraguay and not to forget the 10 clean sheets he’s had for Columbus Crew this year.

“It’s an honor to be put with those names that have won before me and to have the respect and confidence from teammates, coaches, and staff,” – Steffen said. “I’m thankful for my support system. Without them, I couldn’t have done any of this. It gives me motivation and confidence to keep going and do bigger and better things.”

Steffen is officially the youngest player to ever win the award and only the third goalkeeper since Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel and Tim Howard to lift the award.

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Columbus Crew and United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen is close to joining Premier League powerhouse Manchester City. According to ESPN, Steffen is in contract talks with City who would pay between $7 million and $10 million to Crew for the services of the highly talented 23-year-old.

Crew manager and sporting director Gregg Berhalter confirmed that the club received an offer for Steffen but declined to give more information about the matter.

“The club has been approached regarding the potential transfer of goalkeeper Zack Steffen, but no deal has been finalized, and the club will not be commenting on the specifics of reported offers,” – Berhalter told ESPN.

Zack Steffen established himself as one of the best young players in MLS since being named Crew’s starting goalkeeper ahead of 2017 season. He played a total of 63 regular season games in the league since then and managed to keep his goal intact on 22 occasions.

Steffen, who was named 2018 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, also delivered some exciting performances for the United States men’s national team since receiving his international debut in January 2018.

In case that Zack Steffen makes a move to Man City, he would have to receive a work permit to play in England. This might be an issue since Steffen didn’t play enough international games to qualify for one. In case he gets rejected, City might end up loaning him to another club until he fulfills the requirements.

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United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen will finally get a shot with Manchester City. According to ESPN, Steffen won’t be loaned next season and will serve as the team’s backup.

Steffen officially joined City in 2019 from Columbus Crew in a $7 million transfer. However, since he didn’t qualify for a work permit at the time, the 25-year-old goalie was loaned to Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Reportedly, the work permit issue is sorted out now, and Steffen is set to be on Manchester City’s roster for the 2020/21 Premier League season. He will replace Chile’s Claudio Bravo as the No.2 choice behind Ederson.

Zack Steffen was Fortuna’s starting goalie in the first part of the season and performed well in the role. However, he suffered a patella injury in early January and ended up missing the rest of 2019/20.

Steffen was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018 and has one MLS All-Star selection to his name. He has 17 appearances for USMNT.

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Manchester City-bound, US men’s goalkeeper Zack Steffen was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Male Player of the Year for 2018 on Tuesday.

With 44% of the votes, Steffen edged out midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, who each received 16% and 38% respectively. Steffen has had a phenomenal year for both his former club Columbus Crew SC and the national team.

He played in six of team USA’s eleven fixtures this year including a 1-1 draw against France in which the 23-year-old heroically saved eight shots. Steffen also kept clean sheets in the wins against Mexico and Paraguay and not to forget the 10 clean sheets he’s had for Columbus Crew this year.

“It’s an honor to be put with those names that have won before me and to have the respect and confidence from teammates, coaches, and staff,” – Steffen said. “I’m thankful for my support system. Without them, I couldn’t have done any of this. It gives me motivation and confidence to keep going and do bigger and better things.”

Steffen is officially the youngest player to ever win the award and only the third goalkeeper since Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel and Tim Howard to lift the award.

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Columbus Crew and United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen is close to joining Premier League powerhouse Manchester City. According to ESPN, Steffen is in contract talks with City who would pay between $7 million and $10 million to Crew for the services of the highly talented 23-year-old.

Crew manager and sporting director Gregg Berhalter confirmed that the club received an offer for Steffen but declined to give more information about the matter.

“The club has been approached regarding the potential transfer of goalkeeper Zack Steffen, but no deal has been finalized, and the club will not be commenting on the specifics of reported offers,” – Berhalter told ESPN.

Zack Steffen established himself as one of the best young players in MLS since being named Crew’s starting goalkeeper ahead of 2017 season. He played a total of 63 regular season games in the league since then and managed to keep his goal intact on 22 occasions.

Steffen, who was named 2018 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, also delivered some exciting performances for the United States men’s national team since receiving his international debut in January 2018.

In case that Zack Steffen makes a move to Man City, he would have to receive a work permit to play in England. This might be an issue since Steffen didn’t play enough international games to qualify for one. In case he gets rejected, City might end up loaning him to another club until he fulfills the requirements.

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