Atalanta midfielder Ederson issues huge update on his Man United move | OneFootball

Atalanta star Ederson has provided a huge update on his move to Manchester United.

Agreement struck

Earlier this month, a report covered by The Peoples Person confirmed that United had reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson for an initial €40.5m (£35m).

Heading into the summer window, United’s top priority was bolstering the midfield and they have made a real statement of intent by quickly wrapping up a deal for Ederson, whose Atalanta contract expires in 2027.

Ederson was identified by Michael Carrick and director of football Jason Wilcox to replace Casemiro, whose time at Old Trafford has come to an end after the expiry of his contract. United also have an agreement in place with Ederson over personal terms.

The deal could eventually be worth up to €45m (£38.8m).

It was expected that he would officially complete his move in early July but he received a shock late call-up to Brazil’s national team for the World Cup after Flamengo’s Wesley suffered an injury.

Ederson featured for the last nine minutes of Brazil’s 3-0 triumph over Haiti after he replaced Bruno Guimaraes. Matheus Cunha’s brace and a Vinicius Jr strike secured the three points for Brazil.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the final whistle, Ederson told the news outlet that his switch to Old Trafford is all but done.

Ederson’s update

The 26-year-old said, “Now I just have to wait and then we’ll see.”

He continued, “It’s almost all done, but now I’m here and I have to enjoy this moment to the fullest.”

At this stage, only Ederson’s medical examination and the completion of final documentation remain outstanding. Upon their conclusion, an official announcement will confirm him as the first recruit of the Carrick era.

United are also working to agree a deal for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

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