Turkey’s most powerful club Galatasaray wants to bring in Ederson for the role of first-choice goalkeeper. According to club sources, the Turkish club has reached an agreement with the 31-year-old goalkeeper regarding cooperation, meaning there is a principled consent between the parties in terms of personal conditions. The next step is for the Istanbul side to persuade Manchester City’s management to let the Brazilian player go. The team is actively working on this at the negotiating table.
It is known that Galatasaray offered the Mancunians a transfer fee of €7–8 million plus additional bonuses. Journalist Alfredo Pedullà noted that this amount did not satisfy the “Citizens” — the club prefers to keep a high valuation for its asset. Therefore, according to the source, the Turks are expected to soon prepare an improved new offer for Ederson’s transfer and send it to Manchester City. In practice, this usually includes details such as the architecture of bonuses, additional clauses, and a potential resale clause.
Let us recall, Ederson has been guarding City’s goal since 2017. Over these years, with his ability to start play from the back, cover behind a high line, and timely reactions, he has become one of the goalkeepers who set standards for positional play. Last summer, this goalkeeper also considered offers from Saudi Arabia. Then the club did not let him go. This time the situation has changed — rotation scenarios, a step into a new project, and financial factors are converging at one point.
On the Istanbul side, the picture is also clear: Galatasaray wants to rely on an experienced goalkeeper in pursuit of high goals. To achieve stability on the European stage, dominance in domestic competitions, and clarity on set pieces, movement is needed. Therefore, there is a plan not for rumors, but to reopen City’s door with a fully worked-out package.
The conclusion is clear: in terms of personal agreements, the path has been opened, but the “check” part — valuation and the payment construction — must be resolved. If Galatasaray raises the bid to an acceptable level, a new chapter may open for Ederson. If this does not happen, City will keep its position and determine the next step on the goal line according to its internal plans. The rest will be decided by the details at the negotiating table.
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