Guardiola hints at Ederson’s potential stay at Manchester City amid exit rumours
Pep Guardiola has hinted that Ederson could remain Manchester City’s first-choice goalkeeper, despite growing speculation about a potential transfer.
Guardiola reinforces confidence after Premier League win
Ederson’s future has been widely discussed in the English press in recent weeks, with reports linking him to Galatasaray and rumours of Gianluigi Donnarumma arriving from PSG. But after City’s emphatic win over Wolverhampton last Saturday (16), Guardiola cooled speculation by making clear that the Brazilian remains central to his plans.
“Ederson would have played today, the problem he had was he was sick,” Guardiola explained in the post-match press conference. “What happened? I don’t know.” The statement suggests the 31-year-old would still be City’s starter when fully fit.
New challengers in City’s goalkeeping department
While Ederson recovers, James Trafford signed from Burnley impressed with a clean sheet against Wolves. He joins Stefan Ortega as competition within Guardiola’s squad, increasing speculation about the long-term hierarchy in goal.
Adding to the intrigue, French outlet L’Équipe reported that City advanced talks to bring Donnarumma to the Etihad. The Italian goalkeeper is reportedly unhappy at PSG, while Real Madrid are also monitoring his situation.
Market value and contract situation
According to Transfermarkt, Ederson is currently valued at €20 million (around R$126.7 million). His contract with Manchester City runs until June 2026, meaning the club is under no immediate pressure to sell.
Ederson’s decorated spell at Manchester City
Since joining in 2017/18, Ederson has established himself as one of the most successful goalkeepers in Premier League history. Across 372 appearances, he has lifted:
- 6 Premier League titles
- 1 UEFA Champions League (2022/23)
- 1 FIFA Club World Cup (2023)
- 2 FA Cups
- 4 League Cups
- 3 Community Shields
- 1 UEFA Super Cup
The Brazilian has consistently averaged over 40 matches per season, becoming a key figure in Guardiola’s trophy-laden era.
