Ederson signs new Manchester City contract until 2026

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay at Etihad Stadium until 2026.

The 28-year-old two-time Golden Glove winner has been Pep Guardiola’s undisputed first-choice since arriving from Benfica four seasons ago and has helped the club win three Premier League titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup.

Ederson, who has kept 95 clean sheets in 194 City appearances, follows Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho, John Stones and Ruben Dias in extending his contract this year.

“This was an easy decision for me. There is nowhere else I’d want to be,” he said.

“To be part of one of the best squads in world football and to compete for trophies year in year out is what every footballer wants, and that is the opportunity you’re given at City.

“We have achieved so much in the last four years and I am confident we can continue to bring more success to the club in the coming seasons.”

City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain believes the Brazil international has changed the face of goalkeeping in the UK.

“Ederson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world,” he said.

“He is perfectly suited to our philosophy here at Manchester City and his ability with the ball at his feet makes him fundamental to our style of play.”

In reaction to the news shared on Twitter by City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

I dare any other team to spend a better 35 million on a keeper than we did with him

— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) September 1, 2021

Yesss

— MCFC-GDP 🇧🇼 (@GdpMcfc) September 1, 2021

Get in, at least we’ve secured our squad this window massive moves

— Brad ⚽️🔥 (@FodenFanatic47) September 1, 2021

Fantastic. Single most important signing during Pep's management IMO.

— Pete (@prgres) September 1, 2021

Great news ✨ Phil Foden next !!

— Sophie Stuart (@stuartsophie199) September 1, 2021