Manchester City have finalized the signing of Marcus Bettinelli, who will join the squad as the new third-choice goalkeeper. The player has given the go-ahead for the move and is expected to travel with the team to the FIFA Club World Cup. Bettinelli arrives from Chelsea, where he served primarily as a backup option during his time at Stamford Bridge.
With this move, City adds depth and experience to its goalkeeping department. Bettinelli, 32, brings over a decade of professional experience, having previously featured for Fulham and Middlesbrough before his stint at Chelsea. While he wasn’t a regular starter at Chelsea, his role was crucial in providing competition and stability behind first-choice keepers like Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy.
At Fulham, Bettinelli made over 100 appearances and was part of the squad that earned promotion to the Premier League in 2018. He also received an England national team call-up in 2018, a testament to his consistency and professionalism.
By Yockshard Enyendi