Bielefeld (AP) – Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega will leave the Bundesliga relegated Arminia Bielefeld. The 29-year-old announced that in the 1-1 (0-0) win against RB Leipzig on the last day of the game.
“I have ambitious goals and only one career,” said the Arminen keeper, who was also outstanding on Saturday, after tearfully saying goodbye to the fans.
With the exception of three years at TSV 1860 Munich, Ortega has been playing for Arminia since he was young, who were relegated from the Bundesliga for the eighth time on Saturday. “I think that’s his right. He wants to play at the highest level,” said Bielefeld attacker Janni Serra. Interim coach Marco Kostmann also does not see Ortega at the end of his development.
Where Ortega is going is still unclear. “Now I’ll take my time to see what exactly is concrete,” said the goalkeeper, who is associated with Bundesliga promoted FC Schalke 04, among other things.