Manchester City have revealed the name of Pep Guardiola's second signing ahead of next season.
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The Manchester side has confirmed the capture of Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson from Portuguese club Benfica.
"The Brazilian goalkeeper, who impressed for the Portuguese champions throughout the 2016/17 campaign, has been given the green light to join the Club," a statement on City's official website read.
"He will become the Blues' fourth Brazilian alongside Fernandinho, Fernando and Gabriel Jesus and is one of the brightest young goalkeeper prospects in world football."
Ederson, who is yet to represent his country, said: "I like everything about Manchester City. This is a great club, the league they have here in England and they have amazing fans and they play splendid football. I have always had the dream to play in English football and now I'm going to make it true.
"With Pep Guardiola, City are growing more and more. He is putting in place a young team for the future. Those were important factors in making my decision.
"Manchester City has an amazing squad. I think they managed to have a good season. Next season, we will have to be focused to achieve the goal of winning trophies."
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The 23-year-old, who is the club's second signing of the off-season after Bernardo Silva, played 58 times for Benfica's first side, keeping 32 clean sheets.
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