CITY SC re-signs Roman Bürki through 2027

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - St. Louis CITY SC has re-signed goalkeeper and captain Roman Bürki to a two-year contract extension through 2027, the club announced Saturday.

Bürki joined CITY SC ahead of the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2023, and has made 89 MLS regular-season appearances, recording 322 saves and 19 shutouts across three seasons.

“Every day I step on the pitch, I feel the support and passion from the city and our incredible fans, and it pushes me to be the best I can for this team,” said Bürki. “It’s an honor to wear this badge. I believe in this club’s future and want to play a key part in helping it achieve its goals.”

The 34-year-old keeper is a two-time MLS All-Star and was named to the 2023 MLS Best XI.

“Roman is an extremely important part of this club, and has been since he first arrived,” said Diego Gigliani, President and General Manager of St. Louis CITY SC. “His leadership on and off the pitch, his professionalism, his commitment to high standards, and his connection with our fans and this community embody everything St. Louis CITY SC stands for. As we enter a new chapter in the club’s young existence, we’re thrilled to see such a key player commit his future to what we are building. We’re confident he will continue to play a pivotal role in helping this team reach new heights in the years ahead.”

His new contract, which runs through 2027, also has a club option for 2028.

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