Ederson has admitted he was unhappy at Manchester City and had attempted to leave the club before his summer transfer to Fenerbahce. The Brazilian goalkeeper spent eight trophy-laden years at the Etihad, winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, but felt his performances were affected by persistent injuries.
Speaking about his departure, Ederson said: 'In a previous season I had already tried to leave, but it didn't work out. I think that influenced my performance during the season a little. I had five injuries and wasn't at my best.' He added that he needed a change and is now 'breathing football again' in Turkey.
The 31-year-old struggled with fitness issues over the past two seasons, missing 12 games last term and 111 days the season before. His move to Fenerbahce was finalised at the end of the transfer window after Gianluigi Donnarumma replaced him as City's first-choice goalkeeper.
Ederson has already encountered injury problems at his new club, with a muscular issue sidelining him for two weeks in October. However, he remains optimistic as he joins up with the Brazil squad for an international friendly against Senegal, having secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
