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Pulse Sports Team 08:46 - 03 June 2026

Brazilian footballer Ederson is set to transfer from Atalanta Bergamo to Manchester United for 40.5 million euros. The 26-year-old midfielder will sign a four-year contract with the "Red Devils" at Old Trafford, with an option for an additional season.

Ederson is still due for a medical examination, with British media outlet BBC reporting he is expected to join the squad in early July. The deal will also include additional bonuses totaling 4.5 million euros. Ederson is the first announced signing for Man Utd since interim coach Michael Carrick was permanently appointed as head coach.

Ederson is anticipated to replace his departing compatriot Casemiro. He has worn the Atalanta jersey since the summer of 2022, having arrived in Bergamo from Salernitana. In total, he has played 180 matches across all competitions, scoring 16 goals. The specialized portal Transfermarkt estimates his market value at 45 million euros.

Manchester United Signings from Serie A Since 2021

Amad Diallo - Atalanta (2021) Cristiano Ronaldo - Juventus (2021) André Onana - Inter Milan (2023) Rasmus Højlund - Atalanta (2023) Sofyan Amrabat - Loan from ACF Fiorentina (2023) Joshua Zirkzee - Bologna (2024) Patrick Dorgu - US Lecce (2025)