Ederson has explained why his proposed move to Manchester United fell through this summer.
The Brazilian looked set to become Michael Carrickâs frst summer signing as the Red Devilsâ permanent boss, but a long transfer saga ultimately ended in disappointment for the Brazilian, who did not get his switch to the Premier League.
The midfielder, 27, was reported to have failed a medical at Old Trafford, with the United doctors thought to have had doubts over his fitness levels.
As a result, it caused the English side to pull the plug on the ÂŁ35million deal that they had struck with Atalanta back in June.
The transfer looked as though it would happen after the World Cup, with Ederson included in Carlo Ancelottiâs squad for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
He played a bit-part role in the Selecaoâs run to the last 16, where they were defeated 2-1 by Erling Haaland and Norway.
Now, Ederson has broken his silence ahead of the new Serie A season, having signed a new deal at Atalanta.
His previous contract had just a year left to run, hence United managing to snag a cut price.
âI honestly donât know what happened. I always had interest from other clubs, and I couldâve gone to another English side,â he told reporters.
âThe tests went well, I donât know what changed. Iâve been with Atalanta for four years and always played.
âI couldâve just waited to see what happened, but the great rapport with the club convinced me to stay and sign a new contract.
âI am very happy to remain with Atalanta, I really thank the club and [club CEO] Luca Percassi.
United have since turned their attentions to other midfield targets, bringing in the likes of Andrey Santos from Chelsea for ÂŁ48m and Youri Tielemans for ÂŁ35m.
Standard Sport reported early on Wednesday that the Red Devils were set to strike a deal worth ÂŁ65m to bring long-term target Carlos Baleba to Old Trafford from Brighton and Hove Albion, with personal terms already agreed with the Cameroon international.
The Brazilian looked set to become Michael Carrickâs frst summer signing as the Red Devilsâ permanent boss, but a long transfer saga ultimately ended in disappointment for the Brazilian, who did not get his switch to the Premier League.
The midfielder, 27, was reported to have failed a medical at Old Trafford, with the United doctors thought to have had doubts over his fitness levels.
As a result, it caused the English side to pull the plug on the ÂŁ35million deal that they had struck with Atalanta back in June.
The transfer looked as though it would happen after the World Cup, with Ederson included in Carlo Ancelottiâs squad for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
He played a bit-part role in the Selecaoâs run to the last 16, where they were defeated 2-1 by Erling Haaland and Norway.
Now, Ederson has broken his silence ahead of the new Serie A season, having signed a new deal at Atalanta.
His previous contract had just a year left to run, hence United managing to snag a cut price.
âI honestly donât know what happened. I always had interest from other clubs, and I couldâve gone to another English side,â he told reporters.
âThe tests went well, I donât know what changed. Iâve been with Atalanta for four years and always played.
âI couldâve just waited to see what happened, but the great rapport with the club convinced me to stay and sign a new contract.
âI am very happy to remain with Atalanta, I really thank the club and [club CEO] Luca Percassi.
United have since turned their attentions to other midfield targets, bringing in the likes of Andrey Santos from Chelsea for ÂŁ48m and Youri Tielemans for ÂŁ35m.
Standard Sport reported early on Wednesday that the Red Devils were set to strike a deal worth ÂŁ65m to bring long-term target Carlos Baleba to Old Trafford from Brighton and Hove Albion, with personal terms already agreed with the Cameroon international.
Related Coverage
- Ex-Man Utd target lashes out on INEOS after getting snubbed for Baleba: âI could have joined another EPL clubâ â LiveScore
- Ederson breaks silence on failed Man United move and medical confusion â Manchester Evening News
- Ederson opens up on collapse of Man Utd transfer and is baffled over failed medical that 'went well' â The Sun'I still donât know what happened' - Ederson breaks silence on failed Man Utd move
- The Sun'I still donât know what happened' - Ederson breaks silence on failed Man Utd move â Goal.com
