BREAKING: Manchester City Close to Signing Porto Goalkeeper Diogo Costa as Ederson’s Future Hangs in the Balance

In a major development from the transfer market, Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of securing the signing of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, with reliable journalist Santi Aouna revealing that the highly-rated shot-stopper has already agreed to join the club.

The 24-year-old Portugal international has been one of Europe’s standout goalkeepers over the past two seasons, catching the eye with his reflexes, ball-playing ability, and calmness under pressure — qualities perfectly suited to Pep Guardiola’s system.

> “Diogo Costa has allegedly already agreed to join Manchester City,” Santi Aouna reported on Saturday evening, sending City fans into a frenzy.

The move comes amid mounting speculation surrounding Ederson’s future, with the Brazilian goalkeeper strongly linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia this summer. Several Saudi Pro League clubs are reportedly lining up offers for the 30-year-old, and City have begun preparing for life after their long-time No.1.

Diogo Costa is seen as the ideal successor. Not only is he younger, but he also boasts Champions League experience and is widely considered one of the best modern goalkeepers in Europe, known for his distribution and ability to play out from the back — a non-negotiable requirement under Guardiola.

If finalized, the transfer fee is expected to be in the region of €65-70 million, making Costa one of the most expensive goalkeepers in Premier League history.

Ederson’s decision is expected in the coming weeks, with City reportedly willing to let him leave if he pushes for the move.

Should the deal for Costa go through, it would mark one of the first major goalkeeper shake-ups of the 2024 summer window, and signal the beginning of a new era in between the sticks at the Etihad Stadium.

More updates to follow as negotiations progress.