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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Manchester United tie up £35m deal to make Éderson first signing of Carrick reign

Atalanta midfielder Éderson holds his arms aloft in celebration
Atalanta midfielder Éderson’s deal with Manchester United could be worth £38.8m with add-ons. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Éderson for an initial €40.5m (£35m), with the midfielder set to be the first signing of Michael Carrick’s tenure as the permanent manager.

As reported in April, the 26-year-old was identified by Carrick and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, as a replacement for Casemiro, who has now left the club after the expiry of his contract.

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