Ederson to United: deal nearly done
Atalanta are on the verge of losing Ederson to Manchester United. The deal is worth an initial £38m, potentially rising to £41.6m with add-ons (1) (2) (3). Guardian reports a slightly lower £37m figure (2). The 26-year-old Brazilian is seen as the long-term Casemiro replacement at Old Trafford (2) (3). Manager Raffaele Palladino has effectively already acknowledged the midfielder's exit. For Atalanta fans, this is a major blow, Ederson has been the engine in your midfield.
Sporting director D'Amico leaves
Tony D'Amico is no longer Atalanta's sporting director after four seasons with the club (6). An official statement has been issued confirming the departure. D'Amico is expected to take up the same role at Roma, where a long-term project has reportedly been agreed (6). His exit follows what has been a season of transition, with Palladino also reportedly heading for the door and Sarri talks in the final stages.
Fan reactions
The mood among Atalanta supporters is resigned but not surprised. Most accepted the Ederson sale was coming, though the £38m fee has split opinion, some feel it is light for a player of his quality in today's market, others see it as decent business with the rebuild looming. The D'Amico departure is being discussed more quietly, with attention already shifting to what Sarri's arrival will mean for the squad. See the full discussion here.
