Ederson to Galatasaray: Manchester City goalkeeper agrees terms...
Manchester City's treble-winning goalkeeper Ederson has agreed personal terms to join Turkish Süper Lig giants Galatasaray, signaling his departure from the Etihad after eight trophy-laden years. Negotiations for the Brazilian's transfer fee are now in progress, with Galatasaray reportedly offering €3 million for the experienced shot-stopper.
Ederson, Manchester City's highly decorated goalkeeper and a key figure in their historic treble-winning side, has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse Galatasaray. This significant development means the Brazilian custodian is now poised to leave the Etihad Stadium after an illustrious eight-year spell, during which he secured multiple trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown.
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Reports that emerged earlier this week indicated Galatasaray had initiated contact with the Cityzens, submitting a €3 million (£2.6m/$3.5m) offer for the experienced goalkeeper. These reports further claimed that the Seleção star has indeed agreed to personal terms with the Turkish champions, officially kickstarting negotiations between the two clubs regarding the transfer fee.
Ederson, who initially joined City from Benfica in 2017, is set to depart as manager Pep Guardiola begins reshaping his squad for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Manchester City has already reportedly identified a potential replacement for the 31-year-old, with Burnley's James Trafford being eyed for a move.
While Galatasaray has emerged as the front-runner for Ederson's signature, the goalkeeper also reportedly received lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal and champions Al-Ittihad. This indicates the high demand for his services across various top leagues.
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Guardiola's squad, fresh from competing in the Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer, has a streamlined pre-season schedule. They are set to play just one friendly match against sister club Palermo FC on August 9 before commencing their new Premier League season against Wolves seven days later. Ederson's potential move marks another significant change as City prepares for the challenges ahead.
