Manchester City prepare as key player could leave for Saudi Arabia: report

Manchester City are reportedly preparing for the departure of one of their key first-team stars. Pep Guardiola's men sealed a fourth straight Premier League title at the weekend to underline their position of dominance in the English game. If they beat rivals Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final, it would mark a third league and cup double in the last six years.Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson (Image credit: Getty Images)Central to the club's recent success has been goalkeeper Ederson, who has made over 330 appearances for the club since joining from Benfica seven years ago.But according the mirrormay have played his last game for the club.The Brazilian, who is currently sidelined with a fractured orbit, is said to be a Saudi Pro League target, with "senior figures" at City concerned the 30-year-old could be ready to move on.City are not looking to sell the stopper, but the club would consider an offer that is well above his market value.The best features, fun and football quizzes straight to your inbox every week.Ortega could fill Ederson's boots in goal (Image credit: Alamy)A £35m signing in 2017, Ederson has been a fixture for City in recent years, winning six Premier Leagues, one Champions League, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup .Ederson's back-up Stefan Ortega has impressed when called upon this season, not least in the win at Tottenham earlier this month that put City on the brink of the title.Ortega's contract is set to expire next summer, with City offering him a new deal. the German's contract decision could therefore depend on what happens with Ederson this summer.More Manchester City storiesThe Premier League giants are spinning as Wolves slap huge price tag on star player: reportGary Lineker questions Gareth Southgate Euro 2024 as he heaps praise on the 'world class' England star.Manchester City star questions Arsenal 'mentality' - highlighting a key game proved the difference in the title race window.reliableConsentGiven.then(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function() {n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)} ;if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n; n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script','https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '230404523817416'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); })

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