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Ederson Transfer from Manchester City to Al Ittihad
Saudi club Al-Ittihad showed interest in signing Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson over the summer but did not meet the asking price. They are expected to try again next summer. Ederson had reached an agreement on a lucrative contract sent by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), who negotiated on behalf of Al-Ittihad.
Ederson, the goalkeeper for Manchester City, disclosed that he was on the verge of transferring to Saudi Arabia during the summer. Both Al-Ittihad and Al Nassr had shown interest in acquiring the Brazilian goalkeeper. He indicated that there was an 'unusual financial proposal' presented to him. Ederson reportedly had several discussions with Pep Guardiola, with one particular conversation being pivotal in his decision to remain with Manchester City. He cited the assurances, process, and development he experienced with Guardiola as important reasons for his decision to stay, according to Sky.
During the summer transfer window, there were strong rumors about Ederson leaving Manchester City for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. Al Ittihad made a significant financial offer to the Brazilian goalkeeper. It was reported that Pep Guardiola had publicly mentioned that if Ederson were to leave, Manchester City would not sign another first-choice goalkeeper but would promote his current deputy, Ortega. Ederson himself confirmed that there had been a proposal, describing it as an unusual and economically substantial offer. However, after numerous conversations with Guardiola, he decided to stay at Manchester City due to the guarantees and development he had experienced under Guardiola's management.
Ederson reportedly contemplated a substantial offer from Al-Ittihad, which was characterized as extraordinary. Despite Al-Ittihad's strong interest, Ederson chose to stay at Manchester City following several discussions with the manager, Pep Guardiola. Guardiola highlighted the assurances, process, and personal development Ederson had undergone under his management, which played a critical role in Ederson's decision to remain with the team.
Ederson, at 31, has 18 months left on his contract with Manchester City. He was linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League, with Al-Ittihad being a top target to make him one of the sports' highest-paid players. However, the transfer failed to materialise, forcing him to continue in the Premier League. The situation might change next summer.
Ederson was reported to being open to a move this summer, having received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia. Al-Ittihad reportedly made an approach to City for Ederson but did not meet the club’s asking price, in excess of €50 million.
Ederson was in negotiations with clubs from Saudi Arabia, including Al Ittihad. However, he announced that he will stay at Manchester City this season after discussing with Pep Guardiola.
Ederson was strongly linked with a transfer to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. However, he decided to stay at Manchester City after discussions with Pep Guardiola.
Al Ittihad is a major contender for Ederson's services. However, Ederson is unlikely to move to Al Ittihad.
Al Ittihad is negotiating with Manchester City to sign Ederson this summer, but the operation has been stalled for a week.
Al Ittihad is the latest Saudi club interested in signing Ederson. No official offer has been made yet but is expected to arrive soon.
Ederson is being linked to clubs like Al Ittihad. Pep Guardiola expressed his wish for Ederson to stay at Manchester City despite interest from Saudi Arabia. Ederson's future remains uncertain as he is happy at Manchester City but open to what the future holds.
Pep Guardiola has hinted at the possibility of Ederson departing the club in the current transfer window, acknowledging that the goalkeeper 'might have other options'. Speaking after a 4-3 pre-season friendly loss to Celtic, Guardiola mentioned that his Brazilian shot-stopper could potentially leave this summer after enjoying seven years of success. Ederson, who has two years remaining on his contract with City, has been linked with a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad. Reflecting on Ederson's future, Guardiola remarked, 'I don't know - he may need to explore other opportunities.'
Ederson is reportedly close to leaving Manchester City for Al Ittihad, as the Saudi Arabian club has shown strong interest in him.
Saudi club Al Ittihad wants to sign 30-year-old Ederson, Manchester City's goalkeeper. Ederson, who has won everything with City, reportedly wants to move to Saudi Arabia for the most lucrative contract of his career. However, City has him under contract until the summer of 2026 and demands at least 52 million euros, which Al Ittihad has not yet offered.
Ederson is in discussions with Al Ittihad for a potential transfer.
Saudi club Al Ittihad wants to sign Ederson, Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper, who is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Ederson reportedly wants to move to Saudi Arabia to sign the richest contract of his career, but Manchester City has tied him with a contract until the summer of 2026 and does not want to release him cheaply. Manchester City is asking for at least 52 million euros, which the Saudis have not yet offered.
Manchester City is considering the future without Ederson. Al Ittihad is pressing for his transfer after a failed negotiation with Al Nassr. The transfer fee is estimated to be between 50-60 million euros.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Al Ittihad wants to bring a top goalkeeper and is targeting Ederson, but it is unlikely that the transfer will happen.
Al Ittihad have made contact with Manchester City about sealing a move for Ederson over the coming weeks.
Al Ittihad are understood to be considering a bid for Ederson. Any interested club will be required to pay in excess of £30 million to land Ederson, who's also in the final year of his City contract, this summer.
Ederson is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad as he considers bringing an end to his stay at Premier League champions Manchester City.
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