Ederson Moraes is a Manchester City bound as the official announcement continues to be delayed as City wait for the FA to sign off on the deal.
Ederson has had his medical, signed his contract, and done all of the media work for CityTV, and has been back in Lisbon for a day now. He even spoke to BTV last night, saying, “I came to say goodbye. Benfica is a club I will carry with me my entire life, one which made me emerge in football.”
Speaking to BTV last night, Ederson said: “I came to say goodbye. Benfica is a club I will carry with me my entire life, one which made me emerge in football.”
The 23-year-old has joined City for a €40 million fee and confirmed his departure on instagram with an emotional message to Benfica fans on his official Instagram.
“I remember my arrival like it was yesterday. I was 15 and it was one of the happiest days of my life!” he says. “I got what many kids dreamed of, to play for Benfica.”
“The wonderful moments I’ve lived with this shirt. How many emotions, how much joy… I’m leaving Benfica as a player, but staying as a fan. Thanks for everything.”