‘This Makes No Sense’, ‘No Way He’s Leaving’ – Man City Fans Left Shocked By Fabrizio Romano’s Latest Transfer Update

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Published on 2024-05-22 07:00:15

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Ederson could leave Man City in the summer transfer window amid “interest from Saudi Pro League clubs”.

The Brazil international has been incredible for the Citizens since leaving Benfica in 2017 with Ederson making 332 appearances in all competitions for Man City.

There are rumours that Pep Guardiola could leave Man City at the end of his contract in 2025, while Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker and others have been linked with Saudi Arabia.

And now transfer expert Romano insists that Ederson is the latest player who could leave Man City in the summer with the 30-year-old ‘considering possibilities at the end of the season’.

Romano wrote on X: “Éderson could leave Man City in the summer transfer window in case of good proposal, it’s a possibility. There’s already interest from Saudi Pro League clubs with Éderson considering possibilities at the end of the season. It will be up to the player.”

Fans on X are very surprised by this development, with many questioning why Ederson would be let go by the Premier League champions:

This makes no sense

— Patrick (@PatoEner) May 21, 2024

we have Ortega

— Boiyo (@Kelvin_real254) May 21, 2024

No way he’s leaving😭 pic.twitter.com/b2TJOsoIgq

— 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒔🤴 (@forever_denniss) May 21, 2024

This hurt me…

— hendika (@ybcactus_) May 21, 2024

NOOOOOOOO

— Rateb(Leo) 🇪🇬 🇵🇸 (@FodenForce) May 21, 2024

We must keep Ortega now

— Lewis (@Thebigkun) May 21, 2024

Please god I’m begging no

— Trapgxd (@Trapgxd_) May 21, 2024

I can’t believe it

— gabi16 (@meemalef_mi) May 21, 2024

Ederson is not over the hill
With the amount of money that Saudi Arabian clubs can offer players, there is always a temptation for them to make the move.

However, Ederson is still only 30 years of age. For a keeper, that is not old, and he could have up to five to ten years left at the highest level.

Perhaps he is being lured away by a big payday. He is by no means one of the club’s biggest earners, taking home a reported £100,000 a week, and he could receive many times that amount in the Middle East.

If Ederson does accept a move away from Manchester, it puts extra pressure on the Cityzens to agree a new contract with Stefan Ortega.

The German has a year left on his current deal but he is reportedly looking to become a regular starter. That is something City could offer him if Ederson departs.