Former Man City goalkeeper close to experiencing a career outside Europe!

A new adventure awaits Stefan Ortega, as the German goalkeeper prepares to trade the familiar surroundings of the Bundesliga for the passionate atmosphere of Greek football.

Free Transfer Secures Experienced Shot-Stopper Until 2028

According to transfer insider Florian Plettenberg, the deal sending Ortega to Olympiacos has crossed the finish line. All parties have shaken hands on the terms, leaving only the final paperwork to be signed before the move becomes official. The shot-stopper, accompanied by his agent Jörg Neblung, has already touched down in Piraeus, with a medical examination scheduled to take place in the coming days.

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Once the formalities are complete, Ortega is expected to put pen to paper on a contract that will keep him at the Greek powerhouse until the summer of 2028. Perhaps the most attractive detail for Olympiacos is the price tag—or rather, the lack of one. The 32-year-old arrives on a free transfer, allowing the club to secure an experienced goalkeeper without parting with a single euro in compensation.

His presence is set to shake up the goalkeeping hierarchy at the Karaiskakis Stadium. With years of top-flight experience under his belt—including a spell at Manchester City where he served as a reliable deputy—Ortega now has a golden opportunity to stake his claim as the undisputed number one for one of Greece's most successful clubs.

The timing couldn't be more critical. Olympiacos are just days away from their first competitive fixture of the 2026–27 campaign, with a Champions League showdown against NEC scheduled for August 4 at home. The return leg will follow a week later, on August 11, in the Netherlands—giving Ortega precious little time to settle in before being thrown into the European spotlight.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.