Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly made an opening offer to sign 29-cap Brazilian international Ederson Moraes from Manchester City this summer.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ederson Moraes is the subject of interest from Galatasaray. The Turkish Super Lig champions are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. So, the 31-year-old Manchester City mainstay has emerged as a target for Cimbom.
The Turkish heavyweights have intensified their efforts to sign the veteran goalkeeper by submitting an opening bid to secure his services. Manchester City will demand around £13 million to part ways with the former Benfica shot-stopper, with Galatasaray eager to seal the deal for a lower sum. However, the player is confident that the two clubs will strike an agreement soon.
Ederson Moraes and his Manchester City journey so far
Ederson Moraes has made massive strides since joining Manchester City from SL Benfica in a deal worth £35 million in July 2017. The 31-year-old has been one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League in the last eight years, even though he has blown hot and cold in recent seasons.
The Brazilian international has turned out over 350 times thus far for Manchester City while keeping 168 clean sheets and conceding 311 goals. However, the veteran goalkeeper’s long-term future at Manchester City is uncertain, with Galatasaray among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Will Galatasaray sign the Manchester mainstay?
Galatasaray’s interest in Ederson Moraes is understandable. The 2024/25 Turkish Super Lig winners are scouring the market for a top-class goalkeeper this summer after parting ways with their long-serving captain Fernando Muslera. So, the Manchester City mainstay has emerged as a viable target for Galatasaray.
The Turkish giants have already submitted their opening bid to sign the former SL Benfica stopper in the summer transfer window. Manchester City will demand around £13 million to part ways with him, but Galatasaray would prefer to seal the deal for a lower sum.
It is unclear how much the Turkish Super Lig champions have offered in their opening proposal. Meanwhile, even though there is a valuation gap between Manchester City and Galatasaray, Ederson is confident that the two clubs will finalise an agreement in the coming weeks.
