Ederson was named in Carlo Ancelotti’s preliminary World Cup squad of 55 players but, despite being a talented midfielder set to turn 27 in July, he did not secure a spot on the final 26-man roster for Brazil.
With only five midfielders included in the squad, Brazil may come to regret overlooking him for the tournament—though his omission might become a boon for his prospective new club.
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Ederson could provide valuable depth to Manchester United, who are actively seeking to strengthen their midfield.
His fellow Brazilian, Casemiro is set to leave the Red Devils, potentially followed by Manuel Ugarte. Ederson possesses more skill on the ball and greater dynamism than the Uruguayan.
He is a midfielder in the style of Bruno Guimaraes. After three remarkable seasons in Italy with Atalanta, he seems ripe for a transfer and might blame his last season in Serie A for not making the World Cup cut.
Old Trafford attracts players with strong personalities, and the positive aspect for United supporters is that Ederson has successfully navigated challenging situations.
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He first made an impact in Brazil’s top division with Cruzeiro, a prominent club that found itself struggling with debts and scandals after a successful spell.
The midfielder gained recognition as a standout performer at the age of 20 in 2019, even as his team faced relegation to the second division.
More recently, Ederson has been a key player for an Atalanta team that has consistently exceeded expectations. Following a successful Europa League run two years ago, the time may be right for him to seek a larger platform.