Manchester United may have just received a huge boost ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The Red Devils have reportedly reached a full agreement with Atalanta for the signing of Brazilian midfielder Ederson this summer.
The £39 million deal is expected to be completed early next month.
Ederson has now received another massive piece of positive news ahead of his anticipated move to Old Trafford.
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has officially called up the midfielder to the national squad after Wesley suffered a muscle injury.
The 26-year-old has already earned three senior caps for Brazil and will join his international teammates in the United States tomorrow.
Ederson will now battle for midfield minutes alongside stars such as Bruno Guimaraes, Casemiro, Danilo, Fabinho and Lucas Paqueta.
At present, Guimaraes and Casemiro are expected to begin the tournament as Brazil’s first-choice midfield partnership.
Having Ederson in the squad will give Ancelotti the option to frequently switch from a 4-2-4 formation to a 4-3-3 system.
United supporters may understandably feel divided about seeing their incoming signing involved in such a demanding tournament.
The Red Devils are scheduled to begin pre-season on July 18, while the World Cup final is due to take place only one day later on July 19.
Brazil are already being viewed as one of the favourites to lift the trophy this summer.
If the five-time world champions reach the final, Ederson could end up missing a significant portion of United’s pre-season preparations.
However, representing your country at the World Cup remains the ultimate dream for almost every footballer.
Competing against the very best players in world football could also serve as the perfect mental preparation ahead of playing in the Premier League.
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