Man City star Ederson drops massive hint on transfer future after Pep Guardiola spoke out about Saudi switch
MANCHESTER CITY star Ederson revealed everything is still open regarding his future amid intense Saudi Arabia links.
The City goalkeeper, who has two years left in his contract, has been linked with Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr, who are offering a staggering £900,000 a week plus a signing-on fee.
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The Brazil international seems open to a switch to the Saudi Pro League but the Citizens’ manager Pep Guardiola made a heartfelt plea for him to stay at the Etihad.
Guardiola said: “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, 30, felt very flattered by Guardiola’s comments but admitted a decision has yet to be made about his future.
However, the ex-Benfica star insists he is still happy with the Premier League champions.
Ederson told Brazilian TV: “There isn’t a definition yet [on my future].
“To hear Pep saying that was very gratifying, it’s now my eighth season with him living many good moments, also some bad ones.
“It’s a guy that is easy to work with, he’s a football genius and everyone knows that.
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“So it’s really good to hear that from him. I’m happy here, having a good moment with my teammates, I’m enjoying as well to get my fitness back on track.
“I’m very calm, whatever happens is in God’s hands and He knows the right way to go. Whatever He gives me I’ll be happy with.”
SunSport revealed City are lining up a take-it-or-leave-it pay hike to stop Ederson from joining the Saudi Arabia revolution.
Club chiefs are ready to give the Brazilian around £1million a month if he pens a deal that keeps him at the Etihad for the remainder of his peak years.
We also reported that City will move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan if Ederson leaves this summer.
If the ex-Rio Ave star decides to leave Manchester this summer then the Prem champs will demand a minimum £50m fee from his Saudi suitors.