Ederson defiant on Man City future with Brazilian goalkeeper's contract nearing expiry amid Saudi interest - as Pep Guardiola eyes replacements
Ederson revealed that his plan is to remain at Manchester City next season amid more interest from the Saudi Pro League.
The goalkeeper, who signed from Benfica in 2017, is heading into the final 12 months of his contract and had come close to leaving the Etihad Stadium last year.
Pep Guardiola, who convinced the Brazil international to stay after completing four titles in a row, has said he is 'delighted' with the Brazil international's application in training.
Ederson had money-spinning offers on the table and gave serious consideration to departing at the time but is more insistent on his future this time around.
'My head is here, it stays with City,' the 31-year-old said. 'My future is here. It gives me everything to go back to the Premier League again and try to win the Champions League as well. My mind is staying in the club.'
City had been watching Porto's Diogo Costa among others in the eventuality that Ederson did leave, while Stefan Ortega has a decision to make on his own future in the coming weeks.
The difficult run of form last season appears to be acting as motivation for a number of Guardiola's stars.
Ederson added: 'It's simple, the team has not performed well. Some players have not performed well. My season was not really good.
'Sometimes you go low, go up, go low, go low, go up. But as the level stands up this season, next season will be different.'
Meanwhile, Rodri admitted that it will take him months to hit top form again after a cruciate ligament injury sustained in September.
City have gently eased the Spaniard back into action and he is likely to be given more minutes against Juventus on Thursday in the final group game of the Club World Cup.
'I feel very, very strong to be honest,' Rodri said. 'The process was long, but I was taking my time.
'The most important thing was to keep focused and be strong. Not be sad or whatever, knowing one day I'll come back and this day has finally come and. I'm very excited to play again.
'I know it's still going to be months until I reach my level, but I'm so happy. Now it is a massive opportunity for me to come back.'
Rodri has been outspoken on players requiring more rest in the calendar and suggested that elite players could go on strike if their concerns were not heard.
But he cut a different figure in Orlando. 'Maybe if this tournament doesn't happen, I will be on holiday,' Rodri said. 'But for me, individually, it's a great opportunity to come back at the highest level and play a tournament we never played.
'The idea is amazing, honestly. I think we're excited. You can see the difference between the clubs from and all around the world. It's good and interesting for the people.'
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