One of the longest-running sagas this summer has revolved around the future of City’s number-one keeper Ederson. The Brazilian international has been consistently linked with a potential move to the Saudi Pro League. But a new report yesterday indicated that Al-Ittihad is now out of the running to sign the Manchester City goalkeeper. If that is the case Ederson deserves a new contract to reflect just how vital he is to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Yesterday Fabrizio Romano reported via X that Al-Ittihad are out of the running to sign City’s number-one keeper. Furthermore, Romano adds that Al-Ittihad has instead signed Pedrag Rajkovic from Mallorca to be their number-one keeper.
With Al-Ittihad out of the running for Ederson, the champions should move to retain his services.
With Al-Ittihad now seemingly out of the running to sign Ederson the champions should move to sign the keeper on a new contract. The Brazilian international deserves a new deal for all he has done for Pep Guardiola’s side. He has been a vital contributor during City’s era of success and deserves a new contract to reflect his status at Manchester City. That would be a fitting reward for a player who has developed into one of the best keepers in world football at Manchester City.
Phil Thomas has previously reported for the Sun that City were keen to tie their number-one keeper down on a new deal. The hope is now that the champions can get Ederson to commit his future to the club. After a summer of speculation over his future, it would be the perfect way for the sage to end. Manchester City are a better team with Ederson in it. The hope is that he can remain a key part of Pep Guardiola’s squad for the foreseeable future.
Manchester City have signed Stefan Ortega on a new contract this summer. The hope is now they can do the same with Ederson. It’s the least the Brazilian international deserves after his wonderful service to the club.