Either a successor to Fat Tiger or a Brazilian player, Manchester United will sign 26-year-old Ederson for €45 million.

Carrick is already complicated, and his first signing is imminent—another Brazilian midfielder as Casemiro's successor. Italian transfer guru Romano reports that Manchester United is set to acquire 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for €45 million, equal to his market value on Transfermarkt. The deal will be a four-year contract plus a one-year extension option.

Romano stated that Manchester City had already reached an agreement with Atalanta for Ederson this summer transfer window, with a total fee of €45 million. The player's medical examination and formal procedures are also progressing, and the deal is finalized.

Ederson came through the overseas youth academy of Shandong Luneng (Brazil Sports). He joined Atalanta from Salernitana in the summer of 2022 for €22.9 million. Since then, he has made 180 appearances across all competitions, scoring 16 goals and providing 5 assists, and helped the team win the 2023-24 Europa League title. Ederson has made three appearances for the Brazilian national team but was not selected for the 2026 World Cup squad.

Ederson is 26 years old, 1.83 meters tall, and his playing style is similar to Casemiro's. He can play in central midfield, as a defensive midfielder, or as an attacking midfielder. This season, he has made 41 appearances for Atalanta in all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.

Fans are discussing this, saying that Ederson is a player whose ability exceeds his reputation, and this is a cost-effective signing for Manchester United.