Manchester City Director Viana thanked the Brazilian national goalkeeper Ederson who confirmed his departure in an interview with the club's official website.

"Ederson has always been an indispensable contributor to Manchester City. The fact that no goalkeeper has ever won more Premier League titles than him is enough to illustrate his outstanding strength and stable performance in the Manchester City jersey. In recent years, he has been a key figure behind all our successes, and his skills and courage are crucial to helping Manchester City play the wonderful football we have witnessed. He has truly established himself in Manchester City's history, and we all wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career. And he also knew when he left that this club always welcomed him," said Viana.