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ESPN: Riyadh wins to replace goalkeeper Bento, Plan A Ederson Plan B Costa

11:19am, 29 August 2025【Football】

Hupu, August 28, According to ESPN Brazil, Saudi giants Riyadh won the victory and considered signing Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson from Manchester City to replace another Brazilian goalkeeper Bento in the team.

ESPN said that in the Saudi Super Cup ended last weekend, Riyadh victory goalkeeper Bento made a mistake, which led to the club being tied by Jeddah Nationals, and after losing the penalty shootout, Riyadh victory club is considering negotiating with Bento.

It is worth mentioning that this Saudi club had already started discussing this matter before the final. Bento's situation became even more difficult after making a mistake in the Super Cup final against Jeddah Nationals. It is worth mentioning that Riyadh winning coach Jesus was very dissatisfied with his performance in the Super Cup final.

In response, ESPN said that 32-year-old goalkeeper Ederson has attracted the attention of Riyadh's victory and regarded him as the club's shortlist for signings. The Brazilian goalkeeper Jorge Jesus is also the wish of head coach Jorge Jesus.

Ederson's name has been linked to several other European football clubs this summer, such as Galatasaray from Turkey, and in fact, the Brazilian goalkeeper may also leave the Blue Moon this summer, with Manchester City in negotiations with Paris goalkeeper Donaluma.

ESPN also stated that if Ederson's negotiations do not develop, Riyadh's victory will also have a clear "B plan": take it, Porto goalkeeper and Portuguese national goalkeeper Diogo Costa. This summer, he helped the team win the European League championship as the starting goalkeeper of the Portuguese national team.