Guardiola reveals reason behind Ederson's stay at Man City

Published October 7th, 2024 - 01:41 GMT
Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper #31 Ederson attends a team training session at Manchester City's training ground, in Manchester, north-west England, on September 30, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League 1st round day 2 football match against Slovan Bratislava. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper #31 Ederson attends a team training session at Manchester City's training ground, in Manchester, north-west England, on September 30, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League 1st round day 2 football match against Slovan Bratislava. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola revealed reason behind Ederson's stay, despite reports linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia last summer.

The Spanish coach said, as quoted by Goal: "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. Otherwise, he can't leave! And that's what basically happened."

It was reported in July that the Brazil international had agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr.

However, the Riyadh-based club never began official negotiations with the Cityzens, which meant that the 31-year-old was staying put.

The goalkeeper's deal at City expires in 2026, and he is currently valued at €35 million, as per Transfermarkt.

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