Now that he acknowledges it, Pep Guardiola is uncertain if the £100k-a-week Manchester City player will stay.
There are currently rumors that a Manchester City player has reached a “verbal agreement” with another club.
City’s preseason campaign ended in a 4-3 defeat to Celtic in the United States last night.
Despite goals from Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, and Maximo Perrone, the Scottish team triumphed in North Carolina.
Pep Guardiola used the game to evaluate his squad.
Many key players were absent due to participation in international competitions, giving an opportunity for underdogs and supporting players to make their mark.
Ederson, who also participated in an international competition this summer, joined the US preseason tour.
Ederson has been the subject of significant speculation this summer, with interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Ederson and Al-Ittihad have a “verbal agreement,” but Guardiola admits he is unsure whether the Man City goalkeeper will stay.
Caught Offside reports that Ederson has verbally agreed to a three-year deal worth £67 million with the Saudi club.
When City played Celtic last night, Guardiola was asked about Ederson’s situation.
He expressed his uncertainty about Ederson’s status after the game, saying, “I’d prefer him to stay, but it depends on other teams.
I am unaware of the circumstances. In the past few days, there have been no communications. It comes down to training, sticking around until the transfer window closes, and seeing what happens.”
With City’s preseason tour underway, resolving Ederson’s situation would be beneficial for the team.
The background noise surrounding the player is not ideal.
Ederson, who reportedly earns £100,000 a week, is keen on moving to Saudi Arabia.
However, it depends on Al-Ittihad’s ability to meet City’s asking price. While offering large sums to players is common, Ederson is a valuable asset to City and will not be sold cheaply.
Losing him would be unfortunate, as he has always been integral to City’s style of play.
In case the Brazilian leaves, Stefan Ortega is a strong backup option for Guardiola.
