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Ederson Transfer to Man Utd Confirmed Amidst World Cup
5 Jul
Summary
- Ederson's £35m transfer to Manchester United is confirmed.
- The midfielder will sign a four-year deal after the World Cup.
- Medical completion is postponed until after Brazil's World Cup campaign.
Manchester United has confirmed the agreement to sign Brazilian international midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for £35 million plus £3.8 million in add-ons. Ederson is expected to sign a four-year contract with the club.
An official announcement has been withheld as Ederson is currently participating in the World Cup with Brazil. He has yet to complete his medical examination, which is a standard part of the transfer process. This medical cannot be completed until after the tournament concludes.
The World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, meaning Ederson's medical could be delayed for over two weeks. Consequently, he is likely to miss Manchester United's initial pre-season matches, including fixtures against Wrexham, Rosenberg, and Atletico Madrid.
Ederson's potential debut could be the friendly against Paris Saint-Germain on August 8. Manchester United's midfield is currently thin, with Casemiro departing and Manuel Ugarte injured, making Ederson's eventual arrival crucial.
