Manchester City agree 'historic' deal to sign United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen

Columbus Crew reveal the transfer fee was the largest in their history and the highest received by an MLS side for a goalkeeper

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2017, file photo, Columbus Crew goalkeeper Zack Steffen makes a save on a penalty kick from Toronto FC midfielder Victor Vazquez, not shown, during the first half of an Eastern Conference MLS final playoff soccer game in Toronto. American goalkeeper Zack Steffen will transfer to Manchester City from the Columbus Crew in July. The Crew said Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, that Steffen will join City when the summer transfer window opens July 9.(Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
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Manchester City have agreed a deal that will see United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen join them from MLS side Columbus Crew next July, the Premier League champions said.

The exact financial details of the four-year contract were not revealed but Crew said the transfer fee was the largest in their history and the highest received by an MLS side for a goalkeeper in the league's 23-year history.

"Today's announcement regarding next summer is a special moment ... I look forward to finishing my time with this club on a strong note. I am eager to continue to put in the work to improve and be the best team mate I can," Steffen said.

Crew interim general manager Pat Onstad said: "This is a historic transaction for the club and a special moment for Zack we're immensely proud of ... the announcement is the culmination of 2-and-a-half years of development and success for Zack."

Steffen, 23, began his career with Freiburg, playing 14 times for the German side before switching to the Ohio-based Crew in 2016. He has made 63 regular season starts since his debut in 2017.

Steffen's strong performances earned him a call up to the national side, making his debut against Bosnia in January before playing five more times for the country this year.

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