This player who gave Pep Guardiola a cold sweat

2 hours ago 1
ARTICLE AD

Manchester City came close to losing one of its captains during this summer transfer window.

Long-serving Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson could have left the Eastlands this summer. Indeed, the Brazilian goalkeeper, under contract until June 2026, was announced to be close to Al-Nassr. However, the negotiations broke down as Saudi leaders failed to reach an agreement with their City counterparts. The reason? The financial demands of the English champions, considered too high by the Riyadh club.

This outcome finally satisfied Pep Guardiola, relieved to be able to keep his starting goalkeeper. At a press conference, the Spanish coach spoke about the discussions around Ederson, expressing his concern about the possible loss of the one who has kept the Skyblues cages for seven seasons.

“You never know what happens”

“We didn’t want Ederson to leave this summersaid Guardiola. There was no real offer… Well, they made an offer but the goalkeeper of the team that won four Premier Leagues in a row came at a price. Otherwise he can’t leave, and that’s what happened. »

“What if I was worried? Of course ! He’s an important figure on our team…we’re lucky to have him. I hope he’s happy. We always prepare, we never know what happens, if the players want to leave or not”he added.

Avatar photo

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
 
 As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers.
 
 When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

Read Entire Article