In a message to City fans, Ederson expressed his gratitude to Guardiola and head of goalkeeping Xabier Mancisidor for helping him develop as a goalkeeper and teaching him valuable lessons about the game. He also thanked his teammates for their support and camaraderie, praising the team's desire to win as a source of joy and motivation.
Ederson also thanked the fans for making him feel at home in Manchester, a city far from his native Brazil. He expressed his appreciation for the fans' support throughout his time at the club, which he described as the "most special time of my life." Ederson will always be a fan of Manchester City, he said, and will cherish the memories of his time with the club.
City football chief Hugo Viana paid tribute to Ederson, who leaves as the Premier League's most decorated goalkeeper. Viana praised Ederson's quality, consistency, and bravery, saying he has been a huge figure in City's successes over the years.