Former England midfielder Paul Ince has backed new Manchester United signing Éderson to be a massive hit at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian star joins Michael Carrick’s growing project following a €45 million (£35m) move from Serie A side Atalanta.
During an exclusive chat with BestBettingSites, Ince spoke positively of Éderson’s abilities and drew on his own experience of a high-profile transfer – from Man United to Inter Milan in 1995 – to call for patience when it comes to the 26-year-old.
‘Proper all-rounder’
Asked if Éderson is good enough to make the grade in the Premier League, Ince was optimistic.
“He’s tenacious and he has plenty of legs,” Ince said.
“He is one of those players I mentioned before who can get up and down the park.
“He can defend and technically he is very good – you have to be when you play in Serie A, especially for a team like Atalanta.
“He can tackle, and for me, he is a proper all-rounder.”
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Patience needed
On Éderson making the step up to a big club like Man United, Ince added: “Listen, it is always difficult for a player making that transition.
“It was for me when I went from Manchester United to Inter [in 1995]. It takes time to settle in.
“For the first three months, I couldn’t speak the language, but then Roy Hodgson came over as manager and things started to settle down for me.
“It will take time for Éderson to settle into English football, so he needs to be given that patience.
“But once he is settled, you’ve got a very good all-round player.
“I’m just not sure how Carrick is going to play him or exactly where he fits in alongside Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.
“But he is a very good player, and I think the United fans will really enjoy watching him.”
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