Galatasaray supporters celebrate after the football club was crowned champion of Turkey's top division for a record 22nd time on May 19, 2019 in Istanbul. - Galatasaray sealed their 22nd Turkish league title with a dramatic 2-1 win over nearest challengers Istanbul Basaksehir in a capital-city derby marred by violence. (Photo by Yasin AKGUL / AFP) (Photo credit should read YASIN AKGUL/AFP/Getty Images)
Manchester City’s goalkeeping department could be facing a significant shake-up this summer, as veteran shot-stopper Ederson is reportedly attracting strong transfer interest from Turkey. After eight successful seasons at the Etihad, the Brazilian’s long-term future at the club appears increasingly uncertain.
Since his arrival in 2017 from Benfica, Ederson has been a pivotal figure in Pep Guardiola’s dominant Manchester City side, central to their tactical approach with his exceptional distribution and commanding presence. However, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2026, the 31-year-old is now approaching a critical juncture in his career.
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Interest in Ederson has been building over the past two summer transfer windows, notably from Saudi Arabian clubs. Now, Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray have officially enquired about the conditions for signing the goalkeeper, according to Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu. The report indicates that the Brazilian international is “open” to the idea of playing for Galatasaray, provided his salary expectations are met.
City Weighs Options Amid Successor Search
For Manchester City officials, a definitive decision looms: extend Ederson’s contract or sanction a departure this summer while they can still command a substantial transfer fee. Should he leave, it would represent a major shift, as Ederson has been a core component of six Premier League-winning campaigns and his unique style has been foundational to City’s tactical identity.
The club is already understood to be considering potential successors, with FC Porto’s Diogo Costa reportedly among the leading candidates on their recruitment shortlist.
While Ederson’s potential move to Galatasaray might not have been widely anticipated earlier in the transfer window, the Turkish club’s apparent willingness to meet his financial demands could significantly accelerate talks. Whether the Brazilian views the Turkish Süper Lig as a fitting next chapter in his career remains to be seen, especially with options from Saudi Arabia still reportedly lurking in the background.
Should Ederson depart, attention will quickly turn to how Manchester City plans to reinvest and restructure their goalkeeping position. The coming weeks are expected to be crucial in determining the future of the club’s number one spot.