Atalanta midfielder Ederson has spoken about the reasons behind the breakdown of his proposed move to Manchester United earlier this summer, admitting that he remains unsure about exactly what caused the deal to fall apart.The 27-year-old was expected to join the Red Devils in a £39 million transfer as part of their plans to reshape the midfield. However, United unexpectedly abandoned the deal in early July after concerns emerged from Ederson’s initial medical, which reportedly highlighted an issue with his knee.The Brazilian has since committed his future to Atalanta by signing a new contract, but he admits he still does not fully understand why his move to Old Trafford failed to materialise.🚨🚨🎙️| Éderson speaks on his failed transfer to Manchester United for the first time:“Honestly, I do not know what happened.“I've always had offers and interest from other clubs, and I could have moved to another English club.“The medical checks went fine, but I don't know… pic.twitter.com/wzGyIXllKA— centredevils. (@centredevils) August 19, 2026 "I honestly don’t know what happened," he said ahead of Atalanta's Conference League play-off clash against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday. "I always had interest from other clubs, and I could’ve gone to another English side. The tests went well, I don’t know what changed. I’ve been with Atalanta for four years and always played. I could’ve just waited to see what happened, but the great rapport with the club convinced me to stay and sign a new contract."United sources had previously maintained that the club remained committed to completing the transfer in early July, after reaching agreements with both Atalanta and the player over the financial structure of the deal and personal terms.The situation became more complicated after Carlo Ancelotti handed Ederson a late call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad following an injury to Roma defender Wesley. As a result, United were forced to carry out the first stage of the midfielder’s medical examinations in the United States.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Once the knee issue was detected, a more comprehensive medical involving specialists was arranged for after Brazil’s World Cup campaign. United ultimately chose not to proceed with the transfer on the terms that had originally been agreed.Sources close to the situation, while expressing sympathy for Ederson and his family, strongly rejected suggestions that United had cancelled the deal before completing the full medical. Nevertheless, the uncertainty surrounding the player prompted the club to accelerate their search for alternative midfield options.United subsequently turned their attention to Youri Tielemans and also brought in Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50 million.🚨 Manchester United sporting director Jason Wilcox has finally revealed why Man United walked away from the deal agreed with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson in July.🗣️ Jason Wilcox: “Yes, it was no secret that we had struck a deal with Atalanta for Éderson, but there were… pic.twitter.com/K3p20iEA0p— GIDEON MUFC (@GBUnitedx) August 20, 2026 The Red Devils are now also working on a potential deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, whom they hope to sign before the transfer window closes.Ederson has been an important figure for Atalanta since joining the club, making 180 appearances across the last four seasons. During the 2025-26 campaign alone, the midfielder featured 41 times in all competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901722##