Ruggero Rizzitelli, a former player of Roma, expressed his interest in Ederson from Atalanta. He praised Ederson's quantity and quality, and suggested that if coach Gasperini supports the idea, he would personally ensure Ederson's transfer to Roma. Rizzitelli emphasized the need for players who fit Gasperini's style and stated that Ederson would be an ideal addition to the team. He expressed willingness to go to great lengths, even fetching Ederson himself, to secure the transfer if Gasperini endorsed it.