Manchester City have reached a full agreement to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the move.
The 32-year-old shot-stopper, who joined Chelsea in 2021 as a backup option, is set to bring depth and experience to Pep Guardiola’s goalkeeping department.
While Bettinelli made limited appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, his professionalism, leadership in training, and Premier League experience made him a valued squad member.
Sources close to the deal report that Bettinelli will join City on a free transfer, with personal terms already agreed.
The move is expected to be finalized in the coming days, pending a routine medical.
Manchester City have been seeking to bolster their goalkeeping options behind Ederson and Stefan Ortega, especially amid uncertainty over Ortega’s long-term future at the club.
Bettinelli’s arrival is seen as a strategic addition to maintain squad depth and homegrown quota compliance in both Premier League and UEFA competitions.
This transfer also signals Chelsea’s continued efforts to streamline their squad under manager Enzo Maresca, who is looking to reshape the team ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Bettinelli, formerly of Fulham, will now look forward to a new chapter in Manchester, possibly featuring in domestic cup games and offering veteran presence in the dressing room of the reigning Premier League champions.
