Manchester United-linked Ederson impresses in Atalanta’s triumph over AC Milan

Manchester United-linked Ederson impresses in Atalanta’s triumph over AC Milan

Manchester United midfield target Ederson delivered a commanding performance as Atalanta brushed aside AC Milan with a 3-2 victory at the Giuseppe Meazza on Saturday evening.

The Brazilian’s standout display came as speculation over his future reached fever pitch. Ederson opened the scoring with a neat finish from the edge of the box after just seven minutes, before setting up Giacomo Raspadori’s strike early in the second half.

Ederson’s influence extended well beyond his attacking contributions. Operating at the heart of Atalanta’s midfield, he completed 37 of 40 passes, won both of his tackle attempts, and made three ball recoveries.

His willingness to receive possession under pressure and drive forward—as evidenced by his six carries and 51.7 metres of progressive carrying distance—proved particularly troublesome for the Rossoneri, who were second best throughout a one-sided encounter.

Such performances are precisely why Manchester United have remained determined to pursue the midfielder, once hailed as ‘out of this world’ by Fabio Capello, with recent reports suggesting the Red Devils have now reached an agreement on personal terms with his representatives.