Guardiola ´cannot imagine´ Man City´s Premier League success without Ederson

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s Premier League dominance in recent seasons would not have been possible without Ederson.

The Brazil goalkeeper’s future at the Etihad Stadium is uncertain, amid speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Ederson has been an integral figure for City since his arrival from Benfica in 2017, with 112 clean sheets in 250 Premier League appearances under Guardiola, while recording a save percentage of 68.17.

The 30-year-old conceded just 26 goals last season as the Citizens won an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title – and their sixth since he joined the club.

Ederson’s distribution has also been crucial to City’s success, notably completing 942 of his 1,097 passes last term (85.87%).

“I wish from the bottom of my heart Eddie will continue with us,” Guardiola said. “I would love him to stay.

“I cannot imagine our processes succeeding these last seasons without him. He is an important figure in the locker room.”

Ederson could feature for City on Saturday when they continue their pre-season tour of the United States against Paulo Fonseca’s Milan at the Yankee Stadium.