Ederson agent calls Barcelona: ‘Atalanta drop asking price by half’ | OneFootball

The agent representing Atalanta midfielder Ederson warns his asking price will be cut to ‘between €30m and €40m, and he’d adapt well to Barcelona.’

The Brazil international had already been approached by numerous clubs over the summer, including Juventus, Inter, Manchester United and Chelsea, although La Dea were unwilling to part with another of their big names.

The situation may well change over the next few months, because his contract only runs to June 2027.

That is acknowledged publicly by agent Andre Cury on Cadena SER, via Football Espana.

Ederson agent proposes him to Barcelona

epa12094906 Atalanta’s Jose Ederson (R) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma, in Bergamo, Italy, 12 May 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

“A player I think could adapt very well to Barça’s system, contributing a lot of physicality and stamina, is Ederson, who plays for Atalanta,” said Cury.

“It’s an opportunity because his contract is expiring. Atalanta hasn’t wanted to sell him despite receiving very high offers. I think they’ll complete the transfer in this winter or summer window.”

epa11677903 Atalanta’s Jose Ederson looks on during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Atalanta BC and Celtic FC at the Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 23 October 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

The representative is even giving tips on how much the asking price will be for the 26-year-old midfielder at the end of this season.

“[Atalanta were asking for] a lot of money, between €60m and €75m. He’s close to the end of his contract, they could reduce his price by half, to between €30m and €40m, but he’s a spectacular player with some of the best stats in Europe for his position.”

epa11862169 Atalanta’s Ederson Jose dos Santos celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between FC Barcelona and Atalanta BC, in Barcelona, Spain, 29 January 2025. EPA-EFE/Enric Fontcuberta

He was purchased from Salernitana in 2022 for €22.9m and has struggled with a few injury issues so far this term, but still made 11 competitive appearances between Serie A and the Champions League.

Ederson is expected to start in this evening’s Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt.

He’s no stranger to Barcelona, having scored in Atalanta’s 2-2 draw there last season.