Brazilian midfielder Ederson has secured a contract extension with Atalanta after a £35 million transfer to Manchester United fell apart due to medical concerns.
The proposed move to the Premier League club, overseen by manager Michael Carrick, broke down when Ederson failed to pass the required medical examinations. Manchester United subsequently withdrew from the deal following the assessment.
Rather than pursue other opportunities in the transfer market, Ederson has now committed his future to the Italian Serie A outfit. Atalanta confirmed the midfielder has signed an extension to his existing deal, though the club opted not to publicly disclose the length of the new contract terms.
The collapse of the Manchester United transfer represents a significant shift in Ederson’s immediate prospects, as the move would have represented a substantial step in his career trajectory. The £35 million valuation underscored the midfielder’s standing within European football, despite the failed medical preventing the switch from materializing.
Ederson’s decision to extend with Atalanta signals his commitment to continuing at the Serie A club, where he has been a notable presence in Italian football. The exact timing of when the medical concerns emerged during the Manchester United process remains unclear, though the issues were serious enough to prompt the English club to abandon negotiations entirely.