American goalkeeper Zack Steffen has joined Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids from Manchester City, both clubs said on Thursday.
What we know about the Zack Steffen transfer to MLS
The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year.
OFFICIAL: The club has signed Zack Steffen to a three-year contract through 2026.
Welcome to Colorado, Zack!» https://t.co/flsMuirUIx pic.twitter.com/aeLWCn6nYe
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) January 4, 2024
He leaves City after four seasons with the Premier League champions, in which he made 21 appearances, most of which came in domestic cup competitions.
Cityzens,
Since signing with City in 2019, I’ve had the opportunity to be around some of the best players and coaches in the world, and I’m grateful for it all. Now it’s time to say goodbye. pic.twitter.com/22hgyNVWRr— Zack Steffen (@zacksteffen_) January 4, 2024
Steffen, who has 29 caps for the United States, spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Middlesbrough in the second-tier Championship, making more than 40 league appearances as they reached the promotion play-offs.
"Zack is an elite-level goalkeeper with a wealth of experience internationally and in MLS," Colorado Rapids president Padraig Smith said.