The saga over a possible sale of Ederson to Saudi Arabian football has not yet concluded. The deal has seen many ups and downs, though the latest update is that it has been complicated by Manchester City’s demands.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shed some light on the state of the negotiations. He revealed that the latest club interested in signing him is Al Ittihad, where his compatriot Fabinho and the French players Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté play.
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Additionally, he stated that the Premier League champions are asking for a financial package ranging between 50 and 60 million euros for the goalkeeper, who turns 31 in three weeks. As things stand, the deal is not progressing, and the Saudi Arabian team is already considering other options.
🚨🇸🇦 Understand negotiations between Al Ittihad and Man City for Ederson are currently not progressing, it's still complicated.
Man City have been clear: €50/60m package or no way for green light.
Al Ittihad are also considering other options from La Liga and not only. pic.twitter.com/fv6KW5P4ad
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2024
According to The Athletic, the Brazilian would be willing to leave following the praise his backup, Stefan Ortega, received when he had to replace him. In this regard, the publication points to a breaking point in the relationship occurring during the decisive moments of last season’s championship.
In the penultimate game of the campaign, the starting goalkeeper had to leave the field due to an injury after a collision with Argentine defender Cuti Romero. The German stepped in, made a crucial save against South Korean striker Son Heung-min, and ultimately solidified the trust of Pep Guardiola and his team.
Ederson has been with the English team for seven seasons and holds the record for the most clean sheets with the club. During his time there, he has won the Premier League six times, as well as a Champions League and a Club World Cup, among other titles.
