Ederson possible City farewell, replacement already ready: Julio Cesar as new agent

Ederson’s future at Manchester City looks increasingly in the balance. The Brazilian goalkeeper, the star of Pep Guardiola’s team’s last winning years, could bid farewell to the Etihad Stadium as early as the next summer market window. The 1993-born defender is reportedly on the departure list, with one possible destination leading straight to Saudi Arabia.

Ederson’s contract expires in June 2026, but negotiations with some Arab clubs have reportedly already started. Guiding the Brazilian in this new phase of his career will be a well-known face in international soccer: Julio Cesar. In fact, the former Inter goalkeeper has become Ederson’s new agent, a significant change that suggests the player’s willingness to carefully consider his next moves.

In the meantime, Manchester City is not standing idly by. In the event of its number one’s farewell, the club would already have a possible replacement in its sights: it is Diogo Costa, Porto’s current goalkeeper and a starter for the Portuguese national team. The class of 1999 has impressed in recent years for his technical qualities, coolness and leadership skills, so much so that he has attracted the attentions of several European big names.

City, which has successfully fished in Portugal in the past, would be taking the first steps to start concrete negotiations with the Lusitanian club. Diogo Costa represents an ideal profile to pick up Ederson’s legacy, and the summer of 2025 could mark an important turning point between the Citizens’ goalposts. Everything will depend on the final decision of the Brazilian goalkeeper, who is increasingly close to a farewell.