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Atalanta rebukes Manchester United over failed Ederson transfer

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Atalanta rebukes Manchester United over failed Ederson transfer

Summary

Atalanta issued a public rebuttal to Manchester United after a £35 million transfer deal for midfielder Ederson collapsed. The Italian club shared videos and photos of Ederson returning to their training facilities, challenging United's assessment of his fitness. Sources suggest United flagged concerns related to Ederson’s knee during his medical, leading to the breakdown of the agreement after an initial fee was settled last month before the summer transfer window opened. Although Atalanta maintains Ederson’s fitness is not in question, United has moved on to other midfield targets, reportedly unlikely to revisit Ederson's situation this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Atalanta posted videos to counter Manchester United’s medical findings on Ederson.
•United opted against the transfer due to concerns flagged in Ederson's medical.
•The £35 million fee had been agreed prior to the medical delay from World Cup duties.
•Ederson has signed a new contract with Atalanta after the failed transfer.
•Manchester United has shifted focus to other midfield targets, including Andrey Santos.

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Atalanta have fired a pointed public message at Manchester United following the collapse of the £35m Ederson transfer, posting a series of videos and photos of the 27-year-old midfielder upon his ret...
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