Al-Ittihad set to negotiate with Manchester City for Ederson
Ederson Keen on Saudi Move with Al-Ittihad
Manchester City‘s star goalkeeper Ederson might be the next big name heading to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ittihad reportedly showing interest.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Al-Ittihad is planning to negotiate with Manchester City to secure Ederson’s transfer next week.
The Brazilian keeper is reportedly interested in the move following in the footsteps of former teammates Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez who have already made the switch to the Middle Eastern league.
The Saudi Pro League has become an attractive destination for seasoned players looking to continue competing at a high level.
With impressive performances from stars like Laporte and N’Golo Kante at Euro 2024 the league’s reputation is steadily rising. Ederson who is a six-time Premier League winner seems ready to embrace this new challenge and maintain his world-class status.
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Negotiation Details and Manchester City’s Stance
Manchester City have set a valuation of £42 million to £50.5 million (€50 million-€60 million) for Ederson. The decision now rests with Al-Ittihad on whether they will meet this asking price.
Romano noted that City does not have a strict policy against selling key players indicating that if the financial terms are met Ederson will likely be allowed to leave.
Pep Guardiola’s team while losing a crucial player seems open to the transfer provided the conditions are favourable.
The move would mark a significant shift for Ederson who has been an integral part of City’s success. The coming week will be crucial as negotiations unfold determining if Al-Ittihad can finalize the deal and bring Ederson to the Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, Kevin de Bruyne is now not even involved in Saudi talks and the story of personal terms agreed upon with Al-Ittihad are deemed to be fake.
The ball is now in Al-Ittihad’s court and fans will eagerly watch to see how these negotiations progress.