“Agreement done” – Romano reveals major boost for Man Utd’s chances at landing ‘out of this world’ midfielder
Fabrizio Romano confirms Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal that could help Manchester United recruit Ederson.The Atalanta star is expected to be one of the most sought-after midfielders on the ...
“Agreement done” – Romano reveals major boost for Man Utd’s chances at landing ‘out of this world’ midfielder Fabrizio Romano confirms Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal that could help Manchester United recruit Ederson. The Atalanta star is expected to be one of the most sought-after midfielders on the market this summer. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The 26-year-old has long established himself as one of the most complete midfielders in Serie A. Fabio Capello hailed him as an ‘out of this world’ midfielder for his ability to combine technical skills with stamina and tactical awareness, making him a desirable profile for any manager. Atletico Madrid move from Ederson to Joao Gomes In recent weeks, Atletico Madrid were able to reach an agreement with Ederson and his entourage on personal terms .
The Colchoneros thought that negotiations with Atalanta wouldn’t pose an issue, having already conducted several transfers in recent months with their Italian counterparts (Lookman, Ruggeri, and Raspadori). However, the gap between the two clubs was simply too signficant to be bridged. Even though the player’s contract is set to expire in June 2027, La Dea set their asking price at €45 million (or £39m), a figure that the Spanish capital side wasn’t willing to meet.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano , Atletico decided to move on from Ederson by turning to his compatriot, Joao Gomes. Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust The 25-year-old has made a name for himself at Wolves, attracting the interest of several top clubs, including Man Utd, who have been linked with the player, albeit not as a first option.