Manchester City have agreed on 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 (Tuesday) 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.

"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 2-1/2 years of development and success for Zack," Crew interim general manager Pat Onstad said.

The 23-year-old Steffen 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.

Manchester City have agreed on 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.

Manchester City have agreed on 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 (Tuesday) 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. "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 2-1/2 years of development and success for Zack," Crew interim general manager Pat Onstad said. The 23-year-old Steffen 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.

Manchester City agree deal to sign US goalkeeper Steffen

US goalkeeper Hope Solo has accused former FIFA President Sepp Blatter of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/comedian-louis-ck-admits-sexual-misconduct-entertainment-outlets-cut-ties-23950" target="_blank">sexual assault</a>.&nbsp;

&quot;Sepp Blatter grabbed my ass, it was a few years ago at the Ballon d&#39;Or ceremony just before I got on stage,&quot; Solo told Portuguese newspaper Expresso.

Solo, 36, said the incident took place in 2013. Blatter was at the time president of FIFA. &nbsp;

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Solo and Blatter had walked on to the stage together to present the FIFA&#39;s women player of the year award in January 2013.&nbsp;

The 81-year-old Blatter has denied the allegation.&nbsp;

&quot;The allegation is ridiculous,&quot; a spokesperson for him said.&nbsp;

Blatter served as president of FIFA from 1998 to 2015.

He was suspended from all football-related activities, for corruption, in September 2015.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/hollywood-mogul-weinstein-accused-of-rape-21257" target="_blank">Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein accused of rape</a>

Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/actress-portia-de-rossi-accuses-steven-seagal-of-sexual-harassment-23862" target="_blank"> Actor Steven Seagal, comedian Louis CK accused of sexual misconduct</a>

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'Sepp Blatter grabbed my ass, it was a few years ago at the Ballon d'Or ceremony just before I got on stage,' Hope Solo told the Portuguese newspaper Expresso

US goalkeeper Hope Solo has accused former FIFA President Sepp Blatter of sexual assault. "Sepp Blatter grabbed my ass, it was a few years ago at the Ballon d'Or ceremony just before I got on stage," Solo told Portuguese newspaper Expresso. Solo, 36, said the incident took place in 2013. Blatter was at the time president of FIFA. US goalkeeper Hope Solo. (Facebook) × Solo and Blatter had walked on to the stage together to present the FIFA's women player of the year award in January 2013. The 81-year-old Blatter has denied the allegation. "The allegation is ridiculous," a spokesperson for him said. Blatter served as president of FIFA from 1998 to 2015. He was suspended from all football-related activities, for corruption, in September 2015. Also read: Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein accused of rape Also read: Actor Steven Seagal, comedian Louis CK accused of sexual misconduct

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