(Football news) Following his 2017 transfer from Benfica to the Etihad Stadium, the 30-year-old has become Pep Guardiola’s unchallenged #1 shot-stopper.
With 332 appearances for Man City in all competitions, Ederson has preserved 155 clean sheets. In his seven years at the club, he has won 17 trophies.
Since he won his sixth championship with the Citizens in the previous season, the Brazil international has more goals than any other goalie in Premier League history, surpassing even Peter Schmeichel.
Ederson has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad and remains a key figure in Guardiola’s squad, but speculation over a potential summer exit has surfaced in recent weeks.
Ederson considering move away from Man City?
It is claimed that there is a “possibility” that Ederson could leave Man City if a “good proposal” is presented to him this summer.
Saudi Pro League clubs including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are said to hold an interest in Ederson and are willing to pay around £25m to lure him to the Middle East.
It was initially understood that Man City have been keen to retain Ederson’s services and were not intending to delve into the transfer market for a replacement goalkeeper.
Ederson would allegedly be forced to submit a transfer request if he wishes to seek pastures new this summer, but Man City’s stance on the future of their No.31 appears to have changed.
ManchesterCity set Ederson asking price
Manchester City are now ‘seriously considering’ selling Ederson this summer and would look to accept offers in excess of £40m.
The report adds that the Citizens will not stand in the player’s way if he expresses his desire to leave and pursue a fresh challenge elsewhere.
Man City are said to feel well-equipped in the goalkeeping department following the emergence of number two Stefan Ortega, who has impressed when called upon in the absence of Ederson.
Ortega is keen to establish himself as a first-choice goalkeeper and could be the man tasked with filling the gloves of Ederson if the club opt to recruit a new backup goalkeeper.
Ederson is currently recovering from a broken eye socket injury that forced him to miss City’s final two games of the season and has also ruled him out of the 2024 Copa America.
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