Ederson’s Future Uncertain Amid Saudi Interest
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes has cast doubt over his future at the club. The Brazilian Keeper has been heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, with Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr expressing interest in his services.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is keen to keep his goalkeeper at the club, saying “I wish from the bottom of my heart Eddie will continue with us” when asked about the prospect of him leaving.
Ederson has proved an integral figure for Manchester City since arriving from SL Benfica in 2017, making 332 appearances in all competitions and keeping 155 clean sheets for City.
Ederson is currently on City’s pre-season tour of the United States having missed the Copa America 2024 with an eye injury for Brazil National Team, and started their 3-2 defeat to Milan in New York on Saturday.
After that game, Ederson admitted he still did not know where his future lies, but welcomed the praise from Pep Guardiola.
“There isn’t a decision yet,” he said. “To hear Pep saying that was very gratifying.
“It’s now my eighth season with him, living many good moments, also some bad ones. He’s a guy who is easy to work with, he’s a football genius and everyone knows that. So, it’s really good to hear that from him.
“I’m happy here, having a good moment with my team-mates. I’m enjoying as well to get my fitness back on track. I’m very calm, whatever happens is in God’s hands and he knows the right way to go. Whatever he gives me I’ll be happy with.”
Man City’s next friendly on their pre-season tour will see them face Pep Guardiola’s former side FC Barcelona in Orlando on Tuesday.
