United pull plug on Ederson deal after medicals

Manchester United have abruptly abandoned their move for Ederson, collapsing a transfer that appeared all but completed. The Brazilian midfielder had already undergone medical tests and was preparing to sign, yet the club informed Atalanta in the final hours that they would not proceed. The bombshell, revealed by press, means the 26‑year‑old now returns to Bergamo while awaiting clarity on his future.

United’s U‑turn comes despite Atalanta’s belief that Ederson is fully fit, and the midfielder will rejoin Maurizio Sarri’s squad for pre‑season. Fresh off Brazil’s World Cup campaign, where he featured briefly against Haiti and Norway, Ederson could still remain in Serie A, with Sarri considering him a valuable asset. The former Cruzeiro and Salernitana player has made 180 appearances for Atalanta, scoring 16 goals and helping the club win the Europa League in 2024. His next chapter now depends on Atalanta’s market strategy.