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Published on 2024-07-24 08:30:00
One Manchester City player has reportedly reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with another club, Al-Ittihad, in Saudi Arabia. Ederson, the City goalkeeper, is said to have agreed to a three-year contract worth £67 million. Despite manager Pep Guardiola expressing his desire for Ederson to stay, he admitted uncertainty about the situation and whether Ederson will remain with the club.
The pre-season match against Celtic in the US provided an opportunity for Guardiola to assess his squad, especially with many players still away due to international tournaments. Ederson, who participated in a summer tournament but still joined the pre-season, has been a subject of intense speculation regarding his future. City would need a quick resolution to the Ederson situation as they aim to focus on their pre-season preparations without distractions.
While Ederson is rumored to be interested in joining Al-Ittihad, City is reportedly seeking at least £42 million to sell him. Guardiola has a potential replacement in Stefan Ortega, who is expected to step into the number one spot if Ederson departs. Losing Ederson, who has been crucial to City’s playing style, would be a significant blow, but Guardiola and the club would need to make a decision based on the financial aspect of the transfer.
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