**Ederson has said his Manchester United transfer is almost done while he remains on Brazil duty at the 2026 World Cup.** The Atalanta midfielder is expected to become Michael Carrick’s first summer signing after United agreed a deal worth an initial £34 million plus £3.8 million in add-ons.
The 26-year-old has been with Brazil after earning a late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad and appeared from the bench in the 3-0 win over Haiti in Philadelphia. His international involvement is the key reason the Old Trafford move has not yet been formally completed.
Ederson wait now centres on Brazil schedule
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According to [Sky Sports’ report on Manchester United’s agreement for Ederson](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13548678/man-utd-agree-ederson-deal-atalanta-midfielder-set-for-old-trafford-in-lb38m-transfer), the midfielder is set to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months once the final formalities are complete.
United supporters have already been waiting for the deal to move from agreed to announced, and Ederson’s own comments should calm any concern around the direction of travel. The bigger question is timing, with World Cup involvement and post-tournament rest likely to shape when he links up with Carrick’s squad.
ReadManUtd has already covered why the [Ederson transfer was delayed by Brazil duty](https://readmanutd.com/2026/06/20/ederson-manchester-united-transfer-delayed-until-after-brazil-world-cup-duty/), and the latest update only strengthens that picture. United have the framework in place; now they are waiting for the player to finish the job internationally before starting the next phase at Carrington.