Ex-Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek praises Brazilian
Michael Carrick’s first signing
Manchester United‘s summer transfer business is well and truly heating up, and the Old Trafford faithful have been handed a major reason to get excited about their latest pursuit.
United are closing in on a deal for Atalanta’s powerhouse midfielder, Ederson. While dynamic midfielders moving from Serie A to the Premier League always generate plenty of discussion, United fans will particularly like what former Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek had to say about the Brazilian.
Loftus-Cheek, who swapped Stamford Bridge for AC Milan, has gone toe-to-toe with Ederson in Italy over the last couple of seasons. Having played at the absolute highest level in England, the imposing English midfielder knows exactly what it takes to survive and thrive in the Premier League.
Loftus-Cheek praises ‘very physical’ Ederson
Speaking to Sky Sports, Loftus-Cheek offered a glowing assessment of Ederson’s traits, directly highlighting the physical attributes that make him a perfect fit for English football.
“The times we’ve played against each other he’s been very physical,” Loftus-Cheek admitted. “He’s quick, strong, good on the ball and I’m thinking he’s going to do really well. I think he’ll be a good signing.”
"He's quick, strong, good on the ball…he's a good signing" 👀
Ruben Loftus-Cheek gave a glowing endorsement of potential Manchester United signing Ederson 💪 pic.twitter.com/xagEA9yhKd
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 6, 2026
For years, United’s midfield has been criticised for lacking exactly what Loftus-Cheek is describing: sheer physicality, recovery speed, and composure under pressure. At 26 years old, the Brazilian midfielder is entering his absolute prime and has played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s European success under Gian Piero Gasperini.
Ederson is a good signing
Loftus-Cheek has confirmed that Ederson isn’t just a destroyer who breaks up play; his ability to be “good on the ball” means he can transition United from defence to attack smoothly. In a league where the midfield battle is won and lost on transitions, having a player who can physically outmatch opponents while retaining possession is invaluable.
As United look to wrap up the signing and reshape their engine room, Loftus-Cheek’s verdict proves that Ederson has all the tools to become an instant fan favourite at the Theatre of Dreams.
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