Ederson Signs New Contract with Atalanta through 2031

Ederson has agreed to a new contract with Atalanta that will run until June 2031, after Manchester United controversially pulled out of a €45m transfer deal due to concerns over his medical tests.

What happened?

Ederson's move to Manchester United was all but sealed, with the two clubs agreeing to a €45m transfer deal that included add-ons. However, just as the World Cup campaign with Brazil was coming to a close, Manchester United suddenly changed their minds and withdrew from the deal.

Why it matters for Ederson

The 27-year-old had been set to join Manchester United after completing his World Cup campaign with Brazil, but the Old Trafford side cited problems with his medical tests as the reason for their withdrawal. Atalanta director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli has insisted that there is nothing physically wrong with Ederson, and the club has now signed him to a new contract that will keep him at the Gewiss Stadium until 2031.

What comes next?

Ederson's new contract with Atalanta will see him earn an improved salary, with Sportitalia citing figures of €3.5m per season plus performance-related bonuses. However, there is no release clause in the deal, meaning that Ederson will be tied to the club for the next five years. The 27-year-old had arrived at Atalanta from Salernitana in the summer of 2022, and his current deal was due to expire at the end of the season.

Ederson's new contract is a significant boost for the Brazilian, who has been one of the standout performers in Serie A this season. Despite the controversy surrounding his move to Manchester United, Ederson has remained committed to Atalanta and has now secured his future at the club.

Atalanta's decision to sign Ederson to a new contract is also a testament to the club's commitment to developing young talent. The 27-year-old has been a key player for the Bergamo-based side, and his new deal will see him continue to play a crucial role in the team's success.

Ederson's new contract will run until June 2031, and the Brazilian will be looking to continue his impressive form for Atalanta in the years to come. With his improved salary and no release clause, Ederson is now firmly tied to the club and will be looking to help Atalanta achieve success in the years ahead.

The deal to sell Ederson to Manchester United had been done for a total package of €45m including add-ons, and was meant to be completed after he had finished the World Cup campaign with Brazil. Instead, amid suggestions Manchester United had changed their minds and would instead prefer to spend the money on Roma midfielder Manu Kone, they withdrew and cited problems in his medical tests.

Atalanta director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli confessed they were “stunned” by that turnaround, insist there is nothing physically wrong with Ederson, and promised to sign him to a new contract. That agreement has now been reached and the new deal will run to June 2031 with an improved salary.

The 27-year-old had arrived from Salernitana in the summer of 2022 and his current deal was due to expire at the end of the season. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the issue was around Ederson’s right knee, after he underwent surgery to clean up the meniscus in August 2025. It can’t have done too much damage, considering he played 3,169 minutes of football in all competition.

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