Ederson remained at Man City due to high price – Guardiola

Manchester City’s boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that goalkeeper stayed with the club as no other team could match their asking price. It was reported that the Brazilian was receiving interests from Al Nassr and Al Ittihad during the transfer window.

Ederson made crucial saves in 3-2 win against Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to play a key role in his team’s victory. 

“He knew from day one I didn’t want it, we didn’t want it but the truth, I’m going to tell the truth, the offer didn’t come,” Guardiola said. “The real offer, because they make an offer, but to be for the keeper, for the team who won four Premier Leagues in a row, they have a value, you know, have a price. Otherwise, he cannot leave. This is the truth.”

Ederson has played a key role in the success of the Cityzens and has won six Premier League titles with the club after arriving from Benfica in 2017.

Furthermore, Ederson has been twice named in the PFA Premier League team of the year and won the Premier League golden glove three years in a row between 2020 and 2022.

“I said many times, how many years we are together? Eight years with Eddie? The success we had without him, I cannot visualise, I cannot,” Guardiola said. “We are lucky to have him. Hopefully, he’s happy.

“Ederson is an important player, but I always had the feeling that Stefan is an exceptional player. And sometimes Ederson has to have the feeling that he has to perform well, otherwise Stefan can’t play. And this competition, a healthy competition they have — because they respect and they have an incredible relation — make our team better.”

Manchester City will take on Wolves after international break at the Molineux Stadium on 20th October.