Pep Guardiola has expressed relief after revealing Ederson has decided to stay at Manchester City this season.
After a 4-3 pre-season friendly defeat to Celtic, Guardiola said his Brazilian goalkeeper was likely to leave the club this summer after seven years of long-term success. The Etihad are one of two Saudi clubs interested in signing Ederson, who has two years left on his contract at Manchester City.
However, Guardiola revealed ahead of Saturday’s Community Shield match against Manchester United that his goalkeeper remains at the club.
“Ederson and [Stefan] Ortega is here to stay,” he said.
“We couldn’t have gone through this incredible eight-year process without Ederson. No way. His charisma. His consistency. The way we play, it’s tricky to change goalkeepers, so I really I’m glad he stayed. [against Manchester United]”.
Pep: Phillips can play as centre-back at Wembley
Calvin Phillips Can play as a central defender in the Community Shield.
Phillips has worked hard over the summer to get himself into top form and has been focusing on his form and fitness during Manchester City’s pre-season tour of the United States, where he has impressed with his performances as a centre-back.
Calvin Phillips impressed at center back in preseason
The midfielder, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham United, has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs this summer.
sky sports news It was reported earlier this summer that Everton were one of the clubs keeping tabs on him.
Phillips is keeping an open mind about his future, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
Phillips has worked hard over the summer to get himself into top form and has been focusing on his form and fitness during Manchester City’s pre-season tour of the United States, where he has impressed with his performances as a centre-back.
Asked if Phillips would play at centre-back at Wembley, Guardiola said: “It’s possible. He’s a midfielder but he likes to see the game in front of him when he’s in midfield When surrounded by players he struggled a bit.
“He’s with us and maybe in some cases with new players – we’ll see what happens.”
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
this 2024 summer transfer window The Premier League will officially end at 11pm UK time on August 30, and the Scottish League will officially end at 11:30pm.
The Premier League has brought forward its deadline to link up with other major European leagues. The deadline was determined following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
