Official: Ederson extends Atalanta contract to 2031 after Manchester United cool interest
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Brazilian midfielder Ederson has officially renewed his contract with Atalanta, extending his stay until 2031, after Manchester United reportedly cooled their pursuit.
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Attributed to original sourceEderson has agreed a new contract with Atalanta that will run to June 2031 , after Manchester United controversially pulled out of the €45m transfer.
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 18: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Atalanta BC at Football Arena Munich on March 18, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) The deal to sell him to the Old Trafford side 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.
Ederson abandoned by Manchester United BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Ederson of Atalanta looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) 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.
According to Sky Sport Italia , that agreement has now been reached and the new deal will run to June 2031 with an improved salary.
Sportitalia cite the figures as €3.5m per season wages plus performance-related bonuses, but there is no release clause.
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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What happened
Atalanta have officially confirmed that Brazilian midfielder Ederson has signed a new long-term contract running until 2031, ending speculation over his future. The renewal comes after Manchester United, who had been strongly linked with a move for the 25-year-old, reportedly stepped back from negotiations. Ederson has been a key figure for Atalanta since joining from Salernitana in 2022, and the new deal reflects his importance to the club's project under their current management.
Chance analysis
Securing Ederson until 2031 is a significant statement of intent from Atalanta, who are demonstrating both ambition and financial stability by tying down one of their most influential players. For Manchester United, this represents a failed pursuit and a need to reassess their midfield options ahead of the next transfer window. The deal also reinforces Atalanta's growing reputation as a club capable of retaining top talent despite interest from Premier League heavyweights.
Atalanta secure a key midfielder long-term, strengthening squad continuity; Manchester United lose a midfield target and must look elsewhere.
Atalanta retain a core midfield anchor through 2031, boosting their squad stability and reducing their summer selling pressure.