"Ederson helped revolutionise the goalkeeping position during his time in England, helping build moves from the back while also possessing the skill to pick out team-mates with precise long balls when necessary. His ability with his feet became a useful part of the City armoury as the club won six Premier League titles and the Champions League."
"I always try to adapt to the quality of the players, I wouldn't demand Gigi do something he is uncomfortable with. We are talking about the best player [goalkeeper] I have ever seen with distribution, short and long passes, in Ederson. We didn't take Gigi to do what Ederson has done. Gigi has another quality."
"He is so tall. He is so huge. All the keepers save shots, bring personality to the team and be a big presence. He has done that in the biggest games. He is going to concede goals but all of us will help him try not to."
Ederson transformed the goalkeeper role at Manchester City through exceptional footwork and long passing, contributing to multiple Premier League titles and a Champions League victory. Guardiola signed Gianluigi Donnarumma as Ederson's replacement but will not demand identical distribution skills. Guardiola intends to adapt tactics to players' strengths and emphasised that Donnarumma offers different qualities, notably shot-stopping and imposing physical presence. Donnarumma has delivered at major tournaments, including Euro 2020 and the Champions League. James Trafford returned from Burnley and began the season as number one but is now likely to serve as backup.
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