Gazeta Esportiva.com
·12 novembre 2025
Ederson reveals why he chose to swap City for Fenerbahçe

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·12 novembre 2025

Ederson, goalkeeper for the Brazilian National Team, is entering a new phase in his career after moving from Manchester City to Fenerbahçe before the start of the 2025/26 season. The player explained this Wednesday why he decided to leave one of the most renowned teams in the world.
One of the pillars of coach Pep Guardiola’s team, due to his ability to play with his feet, he stated that those were wonderful years, but he needed new challenges.
“All cycles come to an end, players come and go. It was 8 wonderful years at City, with 18 titles. I needed a change, new challenges. I still have the same mentality, working with my fitness coach. I have the winning mentality I had at Benfica, at City, and I continue like this at Fenerbahçe,” he said in a press conference. “The season before this one, I had tried to leave (City) and it didn’t work out, which affected my performance. Then I had 5 injuries. It was a decision I made with my family. I needed the change. There’s no point in staying at a giant club if you’re not happy. New challenges bring new energy. Now, I’m breathing football again, feeling the atmosphere in Turkey, eager to win,” the goalkeeper added.
Ederson also commented that before deciding to swap England for Turkey, he spoke with Taffarel, the Brazilian idol who played for Galatasaray (Fenerbahçe’s biggest rival) and is now the national team’s goalkeeping coach.
“Before I went, I had a conversation with Taffarel, even though he played for the rival. He spoke wonders about Turkey, and I also talked to other Brazilians. I’m really enjoying the new challenge, new country, new culture, so many things to discover in Istanbul. The Turkish people are very passionate about sports, they are very vibrant, they bring something extra to the atmosphere. It’s something different from what I’ve experienced,” said Ederson.
The Brazilian National Team faces Senegal and Tunisia on the upcoming 15th and 18th, in friendly matches as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
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