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Ederson Signs for Manchester United in €40.5m Deal

2026-06-26 · Ederson · Transfer

Ederson is set to join Manchester United in a deal worth an initial €40.5m. The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed personal terms with the club.

What happened?

Ederson was called up to Brazil's national team for the World Cup after Flamengo's Wesley suffered an injury. He featured for the last nine minutes of Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti.

Why it matters for Ederson

The move to Manchester United is a significant step for Ederson, who will replace Casemiro at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick and director of football Jason Wilcox identified Ederson as a key target.

What comes next?

Ederson's medical examination and the completion of final documentation are the only outstanding tasks. An official announcement will confirm him as the first recruit of the Carrick era.

Ederson told Sky Sports that his switch to Old Trafford is "almost all done". He will join Manchester United after the World Cup, with the deal potentially worth up to €45m.

The Peoples Person reported that United had reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Ederson earlier this month. Ederson's contract with Atalanta expires in 2027.

Manchester United are also working to agree a deal for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The club's top priority was bolstering the midfield, and Ederson's signing is a statement of intent.

Ederson's move to Manchester United is expected to be completed in early July. He will become the first signing of the Carrick era at Old Trafford.

The deal is a significant investment for Manchester United, who are looking to strengthen their midfield. Ederson's signing is a major coup for the club, who have been tracking him for some time.

Ederson's performance for Brazil in the World Cup will be closely watched by Manchester United fans. He has already made an impact, featuring in the 3-0 win over Haiti.

The midfielder's move to Manchester United is a major step forward in his career. He will be looking to make a significant impact at Old Trafford, replacing Casemiro in the midfield.

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