Ederson signs a new Manchester City contract until 2026
Here for keeps! Ederson signs a new Manchester City contract until 2026 as Brazilian’s new deal will see him complete nine seasons at the Etihad
- Manchester City have tied down goalkeeper Ederson to a new deal until 2026
- Brazil international has won every domestic honour at City since joining in 2017
- The 28-year-old has kept 95 clean sheets in 194 appearances for the club
Ederson has become the latest Manchester City player to sign a new contract at the Etihad, committing himself to the Premier League champions until 2026.
The Brazil goalkeeper has won every domestic honour at City since arriving from Benfica for £35million in 2017. Ederson has also claimed the Premier League’s Golden Glove award for the past two seasons on the back of keeping a total of 95 clean sheets in 194 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side.
The 28-year-old joins Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho, John Stones and Ruben Dias in agreeing new contract terms with City this year.
Ederson has signed a new contract at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2026
Ederson has been a mainstay in the City starting XI since joining the club in 2017 from Benfica
He said: ‘This was an easy decision for me. There is nowhere else I’d want to be. To be part of one of the best squads in world football and to compete for trophies year in year out is what every footballer wants, and that is the opportunity you’re given at City.
‘We have an outstanding manager. Working with him has been one of the great experiences of my career and I am a better player for it.
‘We have achieved so much in the last four years, and I am confident we can continue to bring more success to the club in the coming seasons.’
The 28-year-old has kept 95 clean sheets in 194 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain welcomed the news, saying: ‘Ederson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
‘He is perfectly suited to our philosophy here at Manchester City and his ability with the ball at his feet makes him fundamental to our style of play.
‘Since we signed him, he has added a new dimension to our game and has revolutionised goalkeeping in the Premier League in the process.
‘His performances over the last four years have been nothing short of exceptional and there is no doubt he will continue to be a key player for us. We are thrilled he has committed his future to the club.’
City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain is delighted that the Brazilian has signed a new deal
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