Ederson fielding eye-watering financial offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey

Yahoo

5 days ago

Manchester City's mainstay number one goalkeeper is weighing up blockbuster financial proposals from both Saudi Arabia and Turkey, it has been reported.
This is not the first time Ederson has been linked with a potential move away from the Etihad Stadium, after the Brazilian was subject to serious interest from Saudi clubs last summer, but ultimately remained in Manchester for the 2024/25 season.
With just one full season remaining on his current contract and a potential long-term successor reportedly identified — with FC Porto's Diogo Costa heavily linked in recent weeks — the situation around Ederson's future is reaching a new level of intensity.
Despite having completed eight full seasons at City, winning every major honour in the game including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, Ederson is now considering a lucrative final chapter to his career.
The 32-year-old's stature, experience, and distribution continue to attract top-level interest from across Europe and the Middle East, and with one eye perhaps on one last challenge at the top of the game, a move could appeal given the proposals reportedly emerging.
According to the latest information provided by Fanatik journalist Yakup Çınar, as translated by Sport Witness, Galatasaray and an unnamed Saudi Arabian club have now made moves for the Manchester City goalkeeper.
Çınar claims that a massive offer has come in from a club in the Saudi Pro League, but if the Brazil international were to ultimately sign for Galatasaray then he would be looking for a salary of €15 million a season.
The Turkish journalist said: 'Galatasaray made contact with Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson last week through Gardi. There is an offer of €25 million per year for the player from Arabia. He is demanding a salary of €15 million from Galatasaray.'
From the side of the UEFA Champions League-positioned club, it has been widely reported in recent weeks that Galatasaray are looking to a sign an experienced new number one choice goalkeeper after Fernando Muslera left for Uruguay last month.
From City's perspective, Ederson's potential exit would open the door to a new chapter, with Diogo Costa continuing to emerge as the club's primary replacement. The 25-year-old Portugal international is admired for his own ball-playing ability and composure under pressure.
City also retain Stefan Ortega, who has deputised effectively throughout his time at the club to date. However, the German himself has drawn interest from Bundesliga clubs and may not be content with a long-term backup role, should City pursue a marquee addition in goal.
Ederson's exit would mark a shift in leadership dynamic of the dressing room. The Brazilian has been a quiet but consistent figure across multiple title-winning campaigns, forming a critical part of the defensive backbone alongside Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker, and John Stones.
There is also the broader financial consideration; Ederson remains one of the club's highest earners, and should a sizeable fee be received from either Saudi Arabia or Turkey, City could look to reinvest in multiple squad areas.
No decision has yet been made, and it remains unclear whether Manchester City would sanction a move without a clear replacement. But the scale of the offers involved, particularly from the Gulf region, suggest a genuine crossroads has been reached in Ederson's career.