Guardiola Pleads for Ederson to Stay at Man City Amid Saudi Transfer Interest

Pep is urging goalkeeper Ederson to remain at Manchester City as Saudi clubs express interest in acquiring him.

Ederson, considering a move to Al-Ittihad, is reportedly intrigued by the Saudi Arabian offer. Despite being linked with a transfer throughout the summer, Guardiola remains hopeful of retaining the Brazilian star.

Guardiola’s Appeal

Hoping to convince Ederson to stay, Guardiola stated, “I wish with the bottom of my heart Eddie will continue with us… I would love him to stay. I cannot imagine our processes succeeding these last seasons without him. He is an important figure in the locker room.”

Ederson’s Achievements

Since joining City from Benfica in 2017, Ederson has won 17 trophies, including six Premier League titles, one Champions League, one Club World Cup, two FA Cups, and four League Cups. Should he transfer to Al-Ittihad, Ederson would depart as one of the club’s most decorated players.

Potential Move and City’s Plan

If Ederson moves to Al-Ittihad, he would join stars like Karim Benzema, Moussa Diaby, and N’Golo Kante. Additionally, Kevin De Bruyne’s future at City remains uncertain. Should Ederson leave, Stefan Ortega is expected to become City’s number one goalkeeper, with the club likely seeking a new back-up.