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Ederson future: Saudi Arabian club 'preparing' bid to sign Man City goalkeeper

Saudi Arabia 'lining up' bid to sign Ederson
© Reuters
Manchester City are reportedly bracing themselves for a bid from the Saudi Pro League for their first-choice goalkeeper Ederson.

Manchester City are reportedly braced for a bid from the Saudi Pro League for goalkeeper Ederson.

Ederson has made 332 competitive appearances since joining the Citizens from Benfica for £35m in the summer of 2017.

During his time with Man City, he has won six Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups, a Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup, a Club World Cup and two Community Shields.

Ederson currently remains Pep Guardiola's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper despite having a strong understudy in Stefan Ortega.

The Brazilian may be regarded as an important member of the Man City squad, but there is some uncertainty as to whether he will still be at the Etihad Stadium next season.

Manchester City's Ederson with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted after sustaining an injury on March 10, 2024© Reuters

Saudi Arabian club set to make Ederson bid

According to talkSPORT, Man City are bracing themselves for a bid from the Saudi Pro League side for the 30-year-old goalkeeper.

While no club has been named in the report, the Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to Al-Nassr.

The Saudi Arabian outfit are looking to find a replacement for ex-Arsenal man David Ospina, who left the club upon the expiry of his contract.

Al-Nassr had been considering Liverpool's Alisson Becker as a potential option, but it seems they are favouring a move for his compatriot.

They are looking to reunite Ederson with his former Man City teammate Aymeric Laporte, while their squad also contains Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana and Alex Telles.

Manchester City's Stefan Ortega comes on as a substitute to replace Ederson on May 14, 2024© Reuters

Is Ederson likely to depart?

Man City are believed to be keen to retain Ederson's services, but that does not mean a departure is off the table.

With two years left to run on the player's contract, the Citizens will consider parting ways if they receive an offer in excess of £30m.

According to journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, Al-Nassr have offered Ederson a lucrative two-year contract worth a total of €60m (£51m).

The goalkeeper is said to be open to the move, leaving Man City to prepare contingency plans for his potential departure.

Premier League champions City feel that Ortega could step up to become the club's new number one, but that may not stop them from delving into the transfer market to bolster their goalkeeping department.

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