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July 4, 2024
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Ederson, a star for Manchester City, is considering a new challenge. He has been given the chance to become the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world if he moves from the Etihad Stadium to Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Nassr.
Following their fourth consecutive Premier League victory, Sky Blues manager Pep Guardiola and sporting director Txiki Begiristain have spent time managing departures. Taylor Harwood-Bellis completed a permanent move to Southampton for a fee of £20 million after the Saints advanced through the Championship play-offs.
After a successful loan at Molineux, Manchester City also released Tommy Doyle. Ederson may join the two players as they leave in the coming weeks. Wolverhampton Wanderers exercised their option to acquire the central midfielder for £4.3 million.
If he moves, the Brazilian will receive a sizable pay raise.
According to GMS sources, Ederson is considering a remarkable offer to leave Manchester City after Al-Nassr made it apparent that they are committed to signing him this month. The Saudi Pro League team is starting to move forward with its plan to reach an agreement.
The 30-year-old was essential to the Sky Blues making history by becoming the first side to be crowned the English top-flight champions four seasons on the spin. He kept 13 clean sheets throughout 33 appearances in the competition. Still, there is ongoing uncertainty over his long-term future.
According to GMS sources, Al-Nassr is willing to pay Ederson the highest salary of any goalie globally. If Ederson moved to Al-Awwal Park, he could earn up to £500,000 a week. If he were to leave Manchester City, Stefan Ortega and Scott Carson would be the only senior goalkeepers left.
Ederson | Stefan Ortega | |
Pass completion percentage | 86.7 | 82.7 |
Save percentage | 71.4 | 81.0 |
Percentage of penalties saved | 12.5 | 0.00 |
Saves | 1.64 | 3.37 |
Goals against | 0.77 | 0.79 |
The former Benfica player, currently on a £100,000-per-week contract that expires in 2026, would be eligible for an eye-catching pay increase if he took advantage of Saudi Arabia’s wealth opportunities. Guardiola has stated that he will not prevent a switch if that is his preference.
GMS sources recently reported that a £50 million bid made during the summer transfer window could secure Ederson’s future with Manchester City. It wouldn’t be a huge surprise if Ederson decided to move on to new opportunities before the Premier League season began.
Admirers have not put the resolve of Premier League winners to the test
In order to complete a deal for Ederson, GMS sources have learned that Al-Nassr and Manchester City must still agree on a price. However, the former Champions League winners have been waiting for a bid for several weeks, as there have been doubts about Ederson’s desire to remain in his current environment.
The Saudi Pro League team raided the Sky Blues less than a year ago, spending £23.5 million to acquire Aymeric Laporte. However, head coach Luis Castro is eager to add his starting goalkeeper to a team with players like Alex, Sadio Mane, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to GMS sources, if Ederson leaves Manchester City, Ortega is expected to take over as the starting goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Guardiola is expected to look into the transfer market for a new backup before the summer window closes on August 30.
The Middle East’s advances have already won over the Brazil international. GMS sources recently disclosed that important figures at Etihad Stadium would be more shocked if a switch is not completed than if he chooses to turn down the chance to sign with Al-Nassr.
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