Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes is reportedly on the verge of joining Fenerbahce in a deal worth €13-14 million, with the Brazilian also agreeing to personal terms.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ederson Moraes is the subject of interest from Fenerbahce. The Super Lig giants have been keen on signing a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. So, the 31-year-old Manchester City shot-stopper has been a target for the Turkish club.
The Yellow Canaries have struck an agreement over a deal worth €13-14 million, with Manchester City now focusing on signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, personal terms have not posed an issue, with the experienced goalkeeper ready to join Fenerbahce.
Ederson Moraes and a fruitful Manchester City spell
Ederson Moraes has become a household name since joining Manchester City from SL Benfica in a deal worth €40 million in July 2017. While the 31-year-old has gradually become error-prone, his ball-playing ability made him an asset for Pep Guardiola’s team. However, he lost his spot as the first-choice goalkeeper after Manchester City re-signed James Trafford from Burnley.
The Brazilian international has made over 350 appearances for Manchester City while keeping 168 clean sheets and conceding 311 goals. However, the veteran goalkeeper had no future at Manchester City after Trafford returned and Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as a target. The player’s next destination is Turkiye, with Fenerbahce on the cusp of securing his services.
Turkish adventure beckons
Fenerbahce recently joined the race to sign Ederson Moraes from Manchester City. The Turkish Super Lig club’s interest in the Manchester City veteran makes sense, as Dominik Livakovic faces an uncertain future at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. Several candidates emerged on Fenerbahce’s radar before they zeroed in on the Manchester City goalkeeper.
While Galatasaray also attempted to sign the South American goalkeeper and advanced talks with Manchester City, they could not find a common ground on the transfer fee. That allowed Fenerbahce to swoop in, and the Yellow Canaries have stolen a march on the bitter rivals.
Fenerbahce will fork out €13-14 million to sign the 32-year-old Brazilian international, who has also struck an agreement on personal terms. With the Turkish Super Lig giants embarking on a new project after sacking Jose Mourinho, signing a world-class goalkeeper like Ederson is a step in the right direction.
