Ederson, the 26-year-old midfielder, has received a shock late call-up to the Brazil squad ahead of the World Cup. On June 7, 2026, the Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Ederson's call-up after Wesley was dropped due to an injury.
What happened?
Ederson was initially left out of the Brazil squad but got the call after Wesley suffered a muscle injury in the left thigh's adductor muscle.
Why it matters for Ederson
This is a welcome boost for Ederson, who will be hoping to make history with the Selecao in North America. The midfielder is set to join Manchester United after an agreement was reached with Atalanta.
What comes next?
Ederson will join the Brazil team in the US on Monday, June 7, 2026. He is expected to put pen to paper on a four-year deal at Manchester United, with an option to extend his stay for an additional 12 months, after completing a medical.
The transfer is expected to officially go through before July, with United paying an initial fee of £34m plus £3.8m in potential add-ons. Ederson has already had the first part of his medical at United, with the permission of Atalanta.
The Brazilian Football Confederation announced Ederson's call-up in an official statement, which read: 'Athlete Wesley was reassessed this Sunday by the Brazilian National Team's medical commission and underwent an imaging exam.'
The MRI confirmed a muscle injury, and Wesley is set to miss the World Cup. Ederson's call-up is a surprise but a great opportunity for the midfielder to showcase his skills on the biggest stage.
Ederson's move to Manchester United is set to be completed soon, with the midfielder becoming the first signing of the Michael Carrick era. The transfer is a significant boost for United, who are looking to bolster their midfield ranks ahead of the new season.
The World Cup is set to start on Thursday, and Ederson will be hoping to make a big impact with the Brazil team. With his move to Manchester United imminent, Ederson is set for an exciting few weeks, both on and off the pitch.
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