One of Manchester City’s most important players is linked with a potential summer exit | OneFootball

As Manchester City bask in the glow of their fourth consecutive Premier League title, the summer transfer is coming into view. With this in mind, one of Manchester City’s most important players has been linked with potential summer departure from the club. A new report has linked Ederson with a potential summer exit. It may become a story to watch for when the summer transfer window opens.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported via his official X account that Ederson could depart Manchester City this summer. Furthermore, Romano reports that Saudi Pro League clubs are showing interest in City’s number one keeper. Romano further reports that the final decision on whether he stays at the world champions or departs will be entirely up to Ederson.

If Ederson was to depart Manchester City replacing him would be no easy task.

The news of Ederson potentially departing Manchester City has come as a surprise. The Brazilian international has become one of City’s most important players during his spell at the club. His ability on the ball is crucial to Pep Guardiola’s sides possession game. He is also an outstanding shot stopper and is one of the premier goal keepers in world football. Time and time again during his time at Manchester City, he has shown his value and pedigree. His performance in last season’s Champions League final against Inter Milan was crucial in Manchester City’s maiden Champions League win.

If Ederson were to depart, it would be no easy task to replace what he provides the world champions. While Stefan Ortega has shown he is a quality keeper in his own right, if Ederson does call time on City career it would force Manchester City into the transfer market to find someone to step into Ederson’s role. The list of keepers who could play the way the Brazilian does appears short. If he were to depart this summer, it would see Manchester City likely have to change their strategy in this summer’s transfer window.

Ederson’s future at Manchester City has suddenly become a story to watch for. He is one of Manchester City’s most important players, and his contribution during City’s era of dominance has been crucial to the world champions success. As per Fabrizio Romano’s report, what Ederson decides to do this summer may have a massive impact on Manchester City’s summer transfer plans.