In the final Premier League match of the season between Manchester City and Tottenham, Ederson was substituted out with an injury while his team was leading 1-0.
His replacement, Ortega, made a crucial save to deny Son Heung-min an equalizer, helping City secure the Premier League title in their last match against West Ham.
The Athletic reported that Ederson was moved by the praise for Ortega, who was lauded for his performance.
However, the 30-year-old dismissed these claims on social media, stating that the mood influenced his decision to leave, despite interest from Saudi Arabia.
Ederson shared his thoughts on Instagram: “I want to clarify that the message published by The Athletic regarding my supposed dissatisfaction with a colleague is completely false.
The reported day was one of the most challenging of my career; I suffered a bone fracture that prevented me from playing the final games of the season and competing for my country in the Copa América.
When I got injured, my only thought was to continue playing and defend City’s title. However, the emotion of the game overwhelmed reality, and I couldn’t continue as I wanted due to the injury, which obstructed my vision.
I’m still focused on preparing for the upcoming season.”
