Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola has admitted that the decision on Ederson Moraes’ future now lies with the club’s board and the player himself, with the challenge still in the balance.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper is being courted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad but City are holding out a high asking price of between £42m and £50m (€50m-€60m) as his current deal runs until June 2026, so it is a matter of negotiating. 

In terms of the team manager, Guardiola does not want to interfere in such matters, allowing the club ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.com and the players to be independent. As for him, he does his own job, such as the 3-4 friendly loss to Celtic FC yesterday, Ederson played the last 45 minutes. 

“I don’t know about it (the Ederson deal), he just asked to see other options,” Guardiola said after the game at Kenan Memorial Stadium in North Carolina, United States.

“Of course I want him to stay, but now it’s all up to the club.” 

“I personally don’t know the situation. Yesterday, there was no contact. He still practices with us until the transfer market closes. Whatever is going to happen, will happen.” 

“’Eddie’ is definitely important! He’s been in the team for the last 7-8 years that have been successful.”

“I don’t know if Ederson will stay or go. He has to make his own decision.” 

For the number one successor, Guardiola believes in the quality of goalkeeper Stefan Moreno Ortega , which is why he has extended his contract until June 2026 and will start the first match of the pre – season tour .