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Manchester United agrees £35m deal for Ederson from Atalanta

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Manchester United agrees £35m deal for Ederson from Atalanta
Summary

Manchester United has reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson for an initial fee of £35 million. The 26-year-old will become Michael Carrick's first signing as permanent manager. Ederson, who has three international caps, is set to undergo a medical and finalize the transfer in early July. The deal also includes potential additional payments of £3.9 million. This signing comes as the club looks to strengthen its midfield following the departure of Casemiro, whose contract has expired.

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  • •Ederson will sign a four-year contract with an option for an additional year.
  • •Casemiro's departure has created a gap in United's midfield.
  • •Manchester United is pursuing up to three central midfield signings this summer.
  • •The transfer is expected to be completed before the start of pre-season training.
  • •United is also exploring additional signings beyond Ederson.
Latest Updates
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Carrick’s first coup: Man United agree £35m deal for Atalanta’s Ederson to spearhead midfield rebuild
  • 10:27 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester United tie up £35m deal to make Éderson first signing of Carrick reign
  • 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson
  • 10:24 PMBBC Sport — Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson
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Transfer likely to complete in early July after medical The Guardian revealed United’s interest in April Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Éderson for an initial €40.5m (£35m), with the midfielder set to be the first signing of Michael Carrick’s tenure as the permanent manager. As reported by the Guardian in April, the 26-year-old was identified by Carrick and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, as a replacement for Casemiro, who has now left the club after the expiry of his contract. Continue reading...

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Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to make midfielder Ederson their first summer signing.Michael Carrick is closing in on his first signing as permanent manager at Old Trafford,...

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Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

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