Ruben Amorim, the new head coach of Manchester United, is likely to make changes to the team soon. The club's co-owners, INEOS, has backed him to sign players who fit his style. Ederson, the Brazilian midfielder who is currently doing great at Atalanta, has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United. This raises the question of whether he could be United's missing piece in the midfield.
Who Is Ederson?
Ederson has emerged as one of Serie A's most impressive players in recent years. Éderson began his professional career with Desportivo Brasil before joining Cruzeiro.Éderson joined Corinthians in February 2020, but was quickly loaned out to Fortaleza. In January 2022, he joined Salernitana in Serie A. Éderson's strong performances at Salernitana attracted the interest of Atalanta, who signed him in July 2022 for approximately €21 million.
Why Manchester United Needs a Midfield Upgrade
Manchester United's midfield has been problematic for some time. While Casemiro and Christian Eriksen provided experience and stability last season, injuries, form fluctuations, and aging legs are becoming a cause of concern for the team. Éderson thrives as a defensive midfielder, known for his powerful tackling skills. Also One of Ederson's key characteristics is his ball distribution. This skill not only benefits in maintaining possession but also helps launch counter-attacks—something United badly needs right now.
Ederson is said to be worth about £50 million to Atalanta, but according to OneFootball Manchester United might be able to sign him for £42 million during the next transfer window. Even though United is becoming more interested, it won't be easy to sign Ederson in January. Atalanta is having a great season. They are in first place in Serie A and also doing well in the Champions League. Letting go of such an important player in the middle of the season could hurt them badly