why did ederson leave man city

Ederson left Manchester City after eight successful years to join Turkish club Fenerbahce. The transfer was confirmed in early September 2025, marking the end of his tenure at Manchester City, where he notably contributed to 18 titles including six Premier League championships and Manchester City's first UEFA Champions League title in 2023. Ederson leaves as he approaches the final year of his contract, and the club is set to replace him with Gianluigi Donnarumma. His departure follows Ederson being left out of Manchester City's squad for their Premier League opener amid ongoing transfer speculation, officially due to illness but widely interpreted as a sign of his imminent exit. The transfer fee was reported to be around £12 million ($16.2 million), with Ederson signing a new contract with Fenerbahce. He expressed pride in his accomplishments at City and gratitude for his time at the club, calling it the most significant period of his life.