One of Atalanta’s secrets is definitely Brazilian Ederson: he plays half-back but has the numbers of a trequartista. And he may leave soon
Ederson, i numeri un 8 che segna come un 10: c’è un club che lo pagherà a peso d’oro (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
There is one certainty that is consolidating in Gasperini’s Atalanta: Ederson. Against Verona, the Brazilian stamped his mark once again, confirming that he is one of the most important men in the Nerazzurri’s chessboard.
If last year the 1999-class midfielder had been one of the league’s revelations, this year he is establishing himself as one of the most complete and dangerous midfielders in Serie A.
His 2023/24 season had already made his mark, capped with 7 goals and 1 assist among all competitions, playing mostly as a halfback and demonstrating an uncommon ability to insert. Today, Ederson is a key pawn not only for his obscure work in the interdiction phase, but also for his offensive contribution. The numbers speak for themselves: 3 goals and 2 assists in the league, one goal in the Champions League, and that distinct feeling that he can match, if not exceed, last season’s statistics.
Not just goals: top 10 for duels won, key passes and successful passes. In short, Ederson is a total midfielder, capable of combining quality and quantity, defense and attack. In Gasperini’s vertical and dynamic game, the Brazilian has become the beating heart of the midfield, an indispensable figure both in the building and finishing phases in a team that has Mateo Retegui as its main finisher, but the other performers are no joke either.
Guardiola vuole Ederson: pronta l’offerta monstre
Ederson has not gone unnoticed even outside the Italian borders. Already last summer and in the last winter market window, several foreign clubs knocked on Atalanta’s door. Percassi resisted, on the strength of the player’s will and a technical project yet to be completed. But how long can it last?
Guardiola vuole Ederson: pronta l’offerta monstre (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Among the interested teams, one name stands out above all others: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. The Spaniard, who has always paid attention to players capable of filling multiple roles in midfield, would have identified Ederson as the ideal reinforcement. A modern midfielder, capable of defending and attacking with equal effectiveness, verticalizing the action and inserting himself into spaces like few others.
Atalanta, it is known, is an expensive store, and would probably only evaluate offers above 60 million euros, a significant valuation but consistent with the player’s impact. And knowing City’s affordability, it is by no means ruled out that Atalanta would be able to come up with an even higher figure.
It’s hard to say for sure, but one thing is clear: Atalanta is preparing the ground. Next summer could be the right one for the big leap. Percassi is used to making major capital gains, and with Ederson the possibility of a record deal is concrete, also because with such big offers it will be difficult to retain the player.
In the meantime, Nerazzurri fans can still enjoy one of the most interesting midfielders in the league. But one piece of advice is in order: don’t get too attached, because the flight to the Premier may only be a matter of time.
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