Final farewell to Man City: substitute goalkeeper Steffen moves to Colorado Rapids

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After four and a half years and two loans, substitute goalkeeper Zack Steffen is finally leaving Manchester City. The 28-year-old, who also stood between the posts for Fortuna Düsseldorf, is returning to his hometown in the USA and joining the Colorado Rapids. He signed a contract with the Major League Soccer club until 2026 with the option of a further year.

Steffen moved from Columbus Crew to Man City in 2019 for 6.82 million euros, but was immediately loaned out to Düsseldorf, where he guarded the goal 18 times. He appeared on the pitch a total of 21 times for the “Citizens”. Since the 2022/23 season he has only been number three after the arrival of Stefan Ortega.

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Donny van de Beek | Man United -> E. Frankfurt | Market value: €9 million

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Note: This gallery lists the most expensive winter transfers in 2024 in terms of transfer fee or most valuable in terms of market value – as of January 3, 2024

Robert Renan | Zenit -> Internacional | Market value: €9 million

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Rental fee: €1.5 million

Esequiel Barco | Atlanta -> River Plate | Market value: €9 million

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Transfer fee: €6.4 million

Pedro | Corinthians -> Zenit | Transfer fee: €9 million

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Market value: €7 million

Isak Hien | Hellas Verona -> Atalanta | Transfer fee: €9 million

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Market value: €9 million

Fran Navarro | FC Porto -> Piraeus | Market value: €10 million

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Rental fee: €250 thousand

Juan Brunetta | Santos Laguna -> Tigres | Market value: €10 million

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Transfer fee: €5.4 million

Fabio Silva | Wolves -> Glasgow Rangers | Market value: €13 million

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Nicolas de la Cruz | River Plate -> Flamengo | Transfer fee: €14.5 million

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Market value: €14 million

Lucas Beraldo | Sao Paulo -> PSG | Transfer fee: €20 million

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Market value: €15 million

Eljif Elmas | Napoli -> RB Leipzig | Market value: €24 million

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Transfer fee: €23 million

Victor Roque | Athletico -> Barça | Transfer fee: €40 million

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Market value: €40 million

“Zack is a top-class goalkeeper with a wealth of experience at international level and in the MLS. His exceptional skills, experience and proven track record make him a valuable addition to our squad,” said Rapids President Pádraig Smith. “His character and mentality will benefit our team greatly. We are thrilled to have him to strengthen our defensive line and look forward to welcoming him to Colorado.”

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