Columbus Crew SC and US men’s national goalkeeper Zack Steffen will officially join Manchester City on July 9, 2019, after signing a deal with the premier league champions on Monday evening.
In a statement released by Columbus SC, the deal with City is the biggest in the club’s history and a record for a goalkeeper in the MLS. Steffen was signed for $10 million after a series of great performances in the last one year for both his club and country.
“Any success that I have had as a goalkeeper in MLS with Crew SC is a testament to those around me who have pushed me—teammates, coaches, staff, family, friends, and supporters,” the 23-year-old said. “Today’s announcement regarding next summer is a special moment for me and I look forward to finishing my time with his club on a strong note. I am eager to continue to put in the work to prove and be the best teammate I can.”
Steffen kicked off his professional career with Germany’s side Freiberg in 2015 and joined Columbus at the start of the 2017 season. 18 months later, the 23-year-old is the Allstate MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. He’s also proven to be a good player to the national team. This year, Steffen has played I six games for the national side, including a 1-1 draw against France.
