What Will Ederson Offer Manchester United?
Key takeaways
- Sports Money What Will Ederson Offer Manchester United?By Graham Ruthven,
- Michael Carrick needs more squad depth this coming season.
- The veteran had been a key figure for United and so Ederson has joined the club with big boots to fill.
Sports Money What Will Ederson Offer Manchester United?By Graham Ruthven,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a soccer writer based in the United Kingdom Follow Author Jun 05, 2026, 10:16am EDTSTADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILANO, ITALY - 2026/05/10: Ederson Jose of Atalanta Bc gestures during the Serie. A football match between Ac Milan and Atalanta BC . Atalanta Bc wins 3-2 over Ac Milan. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/Light Rocket via Getty Images)Light Rocket via Getty ImagesCentral midfield was always expected to be a priority for Manchester United this summer and so it has already proved with the Old Trafford club reportedly close to agreeing a deal for the signing of Ederson. The Brazilian will arrive in the Premier League after making a name for himself at Atalanta in Serie A.
Michael Carrick needs more squad depth this coming season. Last season, United was only in domestic competitions, meaning Carrick had more time to prepare for league games. His players were fitter for those matches and that may have had an impact on the team’s strong finish to the campaign.