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Claim
A viral post on X by a Manchester United fan account @tweetsesko attributes a quote to Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti stating that he was not familiar with midfielder Éderson before his move to Manchester United, and that the club’s decision to sign him influenced his decision to call him up to the Brazil national team.
Tunachokijua:
•The X post originates from a Manchester United fan account and not an official/Credible source of information
•After Conducting thorough research into this post, Jamiicheck was able to note that;
-There are no credible interviews, press conference records, or official statements containing the quoted remarks attributed to Ancelotti.
-Searches of reputable sports reporting sources including the Official account of the Brazilian National Team show no evidence of Ancelotti ever making such comments about Éderson or Manchester United’s influence on squad selection.
-The only appearances of the quote are reposts of the same viral tweet, not independent journalistic sources.
Context
•In reality, Ederson’s Brazil involvement relates to squad adjustments and player performance considerations, not any publicly stated influence from Manchester United transfers.
•Brazil have recently been dealing with injury setbacks ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defender Wesley was ruled out after suffering a left thigh adductor injury during a friendly against Egypt, forcing Ancelotti to make a late squad change. As a result, Atalanta midfielder Éderson was called up as his replacement.
•The timing of Éderson's call-up coincides with widespread reports that he is set to join Man united from Atalanta in a deal worth around £45 million which agreement was agreed between the two parties according to Fabrizio Romano
Verdict: Misleading -Fabricated / Fake quote
The quote is not authentic and has no verified source. It is a piece of biased fan-generated content designed to connect Ederson’s Brazil call-up and Manchester United transfer narrative. While the football events referenced are real, the attributed statement from Carlo Ancelotti is completely invented and misleadingly presented as fact.
