Man Utd regrets passing on Ederson, opting for Tielemans and Santos

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Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Man Utd regrets passing on Ederson, opting for Tielemans and Santos
Summary

Manchester United officials are expressing regret over their decision to not sign Ederson from Atalanta last summer. After conducting two medicals, the club opted instead for Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, considering them fallback options. While Tielemans has seen consistent minutes in the starting lineup, he has faced criticism for his performances. Santos has struggled to secure playing time following his move from Chelsea. Ederson has since renewed his contract with Atalanta, further complicating United's midfield dynamics amid their current underperformance.

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  • •United chose not to sign Ederson after medical concerns.
  • •Tielemans has been a regular starter but inconsistent.
  • •Santos has limited playing time since joining from Chelsea.
  • •Ederson has renewed his contract with Atalanta.
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  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd directors already regret snubbing ‘out of this world’ midfielder in favour of Santos & Tielemans
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Last summer, Manchester United were on the cusp of signing Ederson from Atalanta, but decided to pull the trigger at the eleventh hour.The 27-year-old had been on the Red Devils’ shortlist for quite...

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