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Ederson stays with Atalanta after failed Manchester United transfer

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:15 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Ederson stays with Atalanta after failed Manchester United transfer
Summary

Ederson has signed a new contract with Atalanta until 2031 after a failed medical at Manchester United. The midfielder expressed confusion over why the Premier League side abandoned the move despite an initial agreement in June for around €45 million. Ederson stated his desire to remain at Atalanta, citing the club's eagerness to retain him as a key factor in his decision. He is expected to play an important role in the upcoming Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel-Aviv.

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  • •Ederson's transfer to Manchester United fell through due to medical issues.
  • •He signed a new contract with Atalanta until 2031.
  • •Atalanta expressed surprise at Manchester United's decision.
  • •Ederson will feature in the Conference League play-off against Hapoel Tel-Aviv.
Latest Updates
  • 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ederson opens up about failed Manchester United transfer: “I’m happy to stay”
  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ederson: ‘I honestly don’t know about Manchester United, but Atalanta wanted me’
What they're saying
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Earlier this summer, Manchester United were close to signing Ederson from Atalanta. But a deal fell through due to medical reasons, leading to the midfielder staying in Bergamo.La Dea take on Hapoel T...

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Ederson insists he still doesn’t ‘know what really happened’ with the failed Manchester United medical, but was happy to sign a new Atalanta contract. ‘This club really wanted me.’The midfie...

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