Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson has completed a permanent transfer to Turkish side Fenerbahce after eight remarkable years at Manchester City. The Premier League club announced the news on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the talented shot-stopper.
A Glorious Manchester City Career
During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Ederson won an impressive 18 major honors under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola. These trophies include six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, three Community Shields, and the club’s first-ever Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup successes. Ederson also claimed three Golden Glove awards for keeping the most clean sheets in the Premier League ¹.
Ederson’s Emotional Farewell
In a heartfelt statement, Ederson expressed his gratitude to Manchester City, saying, “Playing for City has been the most special time of my life, and I will always be a fan of this special club. I’m going with my wife and children, but I’m leaving a big family here, Cityzens. Once a Blue, always a Blue.” He praised Guardiola, saying, “Under Pep, we have dominated the Premier League and conquered Europe. It has been amazing ².”
Transfer Details
Fenerbahce reportedly agreed to pay a transfer fee of around £12 million. Ederson will receive a net salary of €11 million ($12.9 million) per season, starting from the 2025-2026 season. Manchester City is expected to replace Ederson with Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain .
