Atalanta midfielder Ederson was left out of their starting line-up against Fiorentina on Friday, as talks continue over his proposed £38.8million move to Manchester United.
Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino confirmed: ‘Not fielding Ederson was a mutual decision. There are ongoing developments related to the transfer market.
‘The fact that he is being tracked by such an important club should be a source of pride.’
In Ederson’s absence, Atalanta drew the game – their last of the season – 1-1.
The 26-year-old Brazil international is keen to join United, who have had representatives in Italy, and talks are ongoing, though a deal is still to be reached.
Atalanta are in the process of replacing Palladino with former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri but Ederson, who has one year on his contract, is expecting to leave for Old Trafford if the final details on figures can be ironed out.
Atalanta midfielder Ederson was left out of their starting line-up against Fiorentina on Friday, as talks continue over his proposed £38.8million move to Manchester United
‘The fact that he is being tracked by such an important club should be a source of pride,’ said Atalanta boss Raffaele Palladino
United want at least two midfielders this summer and a forward as well as competition at full back and goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, following confirmation of Michael Carrick’s contract extension on Friday, all his first-team coaches have also signed two-year deals at Manchester United. That group includes Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion and Craig Mawson.
