Bettinelli joins City | OneFootball

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea.

The 33-year-old has agreed a one-year deal and will join Pep Guardiola’s squad in time for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

The English shot stopper began his career at Fulham before moving to Chelsea and will now provide competition for Ederson and Stefan Ortega Moreno at City.

“It’s an honour to sign for City,” said Bettinelli.

“I have admired from afar what this Club have achieved since Pep Guardiola arrived and now I am excited to be a part of building on that success.

“I can’t wait to work with Guardiola, Xabi Mancisidor and the excellent goalkeepers already here and see their methods up close.

“Hopefully I can contribute in training, the dressing room and on the pitch as we look to win more silverware over the next year.”

Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “We’re really pleased that we’ll be adding Marcus to our squad this summer.

“He’s been in the Premier League for a long time and will bolster what is already a strong goalkeeping unit.

“His experience and mentality will hopefully complement our other senior goalkeepers while ensuring he’s always ready to perform when called upon himself.”

Everyone at Manchester City would like to welcome Marcus to the Club and wish him the best of luck throughout his time here.