Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson has completed a permanent move to Turkish side Fenerbahce after eight trophy-laden years at Manchester City, the Premier League club confirmed on Tuesday.
Ederson won 18 trophies with City since his 2017 arrival from Portuguese side Benfica, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. The 32-year-old also claimed the Premier League Golden Glove award three times during his City career.
Manchester City are expected to replace him with Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain.
City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, said in a statement: “He has truly cemented his place in the history of Manchester City, and we all wish him well in the next chapter of his career. And he leaves us knowing that he will always be welcomed at this football club.”
British media reported the transfer fee at around £12 million ($16.21 million).
Fenerbahce added: “It has been agreed with the club Manchester City and Ederson Santana de Moraes regarding his transfer. The player will receive a net of 11 million euros ($12.88 million) per season starting from the 2025-2026 season.” The club did not disclose the contract length.
Ederson, entering the final year of his contract, has been City’s first-choice goalkeeper since his €40 million ($46.83 million) move to the Etihad, keeping 168 clean sheets in 372 appearances.
Reflecting on his time at City, Ederson said: “I leave Manchester City incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, and I am honoured to have worn the shirt so many times. Under Pep, we have dominated the Premier League and conquered Europe. I arrived in Manchester eight years ago full of hope, but I could not have predicted such a beautiful time together. Playing for City has been the most special time of my life and I will always be a fan of this special club.”
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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