Ederson comments on Manchester United's withdrawn transfer attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Atalanta midfielder Ederson addressed Manchester United's decision to withdraw their $53.1 million transfer offer after completing his medical. Ederson stated he was confused by the decision, noting that his medical tests had gone well. Manchester United, which initially agreed to terms with Ederson, reportedly shifted focus to other players after discovering a knee issue during the medical process. Ederson later signed a new contract with Atalanta, having rejected offers from other clubs while waiting for the United deal.
- •Ederson completed medical with Manchester United but deal collapsed due to knee issue.
- •United had agreed to pay £39 million for Ederson before withdrawing the offer.
- •Ederson signed a new contract with Atalanta after rejecting other clubs' offers.
- •United has shifted focus to other midfield targets after the failed transfer.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ederson speaks out on failed Manchester United transfer, insisting 'tests went well'
"Atalanta midfielder Ederson has broken his silence on Manchester United's decision to withdraw their $53.1 million transfer offer, despite the Brazilian claiming that his medical went well
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