Guardiola Admits Ederson Could Exit Manchester City Due To Saudi Interest
Pep Guardiola is uncertain about the future of Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian, signed from Benfica in 2017, has been crucial to City's success under Guardiola. Ederson has played 250 Premier League games for City, securing six titles and keeping 112 clean sheets with a save percentage of 68.17.
Ederson's impressive distribution skills have added another dimension to City's play. However, he is now attracting interest from Saudi Arabia. Guardiola admitted that the 30-year-old might leave, saying, "I'd like him to stay but it depends on other clubs." He added that there had been no recent contacts regarding Ederson's transfer.
Guardiola commented after City's 4-3 friendly defeat to Celtic, where Ederson played in the second half. He mentioned that the situation remains uncertain and will depend on developments until the transfer window closes.
Another player facing an uncertain future at City is Kalvin Phillips. The former Leeds United midfielder has struggled since joining City two years ago. A loan move to West Ham last season did not work out as planned.
Guardiola explained that Phillips was substituted at half-time against Celtic to protect him as he recovers from an injury. When asked about Phillips' future, Guardiola said, "I don't know what's going to happen. He knows the situation, and we'll see."
Phillips' time at City has been challenging, and his future remains unclear as he continues his recovery and evaluates his options.
The uncertainty surrounding both Ederson and Phillips highlights potential changes in City's squad as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The club's pre-season activities continue as they assess their players and make decisions ahead of the new campaign.
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