Manchester City have recently completed the signing of James Trafford from Burnley, and Ederson Moraes is no longer the first-choice goalkeeper at the Etihad.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given an ultimatum to Ederson Moraes that he will be the backup goalkeeper next season. It will be interesting to see if the Brazilian international is willing to accept that role. He has been linked with a move away from Manchester City in recent weeks.
There is interest in the player from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, and an exit from the Premier League club could be ideal for him. He will not want to sit on the bench next season. With the World Cup coming up next year, the veteran goalkeeper will need to play regularly in order to stand a chance of starting for Brazil. The player is still very much at the peak of his career, and he could be an excellent acquisition for most teams.
Trafford will look to make his mark
Manchester City are looking to build for the future, and it is no surprise that they have opted to re-sign James Trafford this summer and install him as the new first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Ederson Moraes. Trafford was outstanding in the EFL Championship last season, and he helped Burnley secure promotion to the Premier League.
The Englishman will look establish himself as a player in the Premier League now. There is no doubt that the 22-year-old has the talent to survive in the top flight, and he will be competing for one of the biggest clubs in the world next season. He will be hoping to push for major trophies with Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the summer signing will be delighted with the manager’s backing, and he will hope to prove Guardiola right with his performances. Ederson, meanwhile, needs to sort out his future quickly so that he can focus on his football and establish himself as a strong candidate for the starting spot for the Brazilian national team.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Manchester City paid €40 million to sign the Brazilian goalkeeper from Benfica in the past, and it will be interesting to see if they can recoup some of that money this summer.