manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that offers came in for City’s main goalkeeper during the summer transfer window.
The Spaniard has disclosed that he was worried about Ederson leaving during the transfer window, admitting that he was fearful.
«Of course I was worried about Ederson leaving! He’s an important figure in our team. We’re lucky to have him». said Guardiola viaas per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
«Hopefully he’s happy. Always you prepare, you never know what happens, whether players want to leave or not.»
The tactician revealed that the offers that came in for Ederson were turned down because they didn’t meet expectation.
According to reports, Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with Thomas Tuchel for the managerial position.
«We didn’t want Ederson to leave in the summer. A real offer didn’t come. Well, they ‘ve made an offer but the keeper for the team who won four Premier Leagues in a row has a price,» said the City boss
«Otherwise he can’t leave! And that’s what basically happened.»
The Brazilian international who has spent seven years in England, collecting six Premier League titles announced back in August that he wanted to spend more years with the Etihad faithful.
“It’s over. I spoke with some players, the coach, director, everyone. I talked to my family and it was a joint decision. We’ll stay more years at City. The media says many things, sometimes inventing a little more. But I’ve already decided my future, especially after the conversation I had with Guardiola. This season, I’m totally focused at City with my team-mates in search of more titles,» he told ESPN Brazil at the time.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is still not safe despite his side’s goalless draw as the Red Devils are winless in five matches across all competitions and 14th in the Premier League.
With the Ederson’s contract expiring in 2026 and Guardiola into the final season of his contract which is yet to be renewed, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the manager-player duo that have won so much together.
During their time together they have won six Premier League titles while also boasting a Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Super Cup and Club World Cup