Ederson: Imminent Man United signing handed shock late World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Incoming Manchester United midfield signing Ederson has received a shock late call-up to the Brazil squad ahead of the start of the World Cup.

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Heading into the summer window, it’s believed that United’s top priority is bolstering their midfield ranks as they prepare to play in the Champions League next season and potentially mount a title challenge.

United identified Ederson, whose contract with Atalanta was set to expire in 2027, as a top target. An agreement on personal terms was swiftly struck with the player’s camp.

After weeks of negotiation with Atalanta, a breakthrough was finally reached last week. A report covered by The Peoples Person confirmed that United will pay an initial fee of £34m (€40.5m) plus £3.8m (€4.5m) in potential add-ons.

Everything is in place for Ederson to put pen to paper on a four-year deal at the club with an option to extend his stay for an additional 12 months.

The transfer is expected to officially go through before July, subject to Ederson completing a medical, which would make the 26-year-old the first signing of the Michael Carrick era. More recently, it emerged that Ederson has already had the first part of his medical at United, with the permission of Atalanta.

Ederson was left out of the Brazil squad for the World Cup, but now, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed that he has been called up ahead of the start of the tournament on Thursday.

This comes after Wesley was dropped with an injury.

Ederson’s Brazil boost

An official CBF statement reads, “Athlete Wesley was reassessed this Sunday by the Brazilian National Team’s medical commission and underwent an imaging exam.”

“The MRI confirmed a muscle injury in the left thigh’s adductor muscle.”

“The CBF regrets the injury. Wesley is an athlete beloved by the group and will always be considered part of this team that seeks the world hexacampeonato.”

“Given the diagnosis, the CBF announces the call-up of athlete Éderson, who will join the delegation already this Monday, in the United States.”

It’s a welcome boost for Ederson, who will be hoping to make history with the Selecao in North America.

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