Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson believes that his countryman Philippe Coutinho should be allowed to take his own decision on his future.
Liverpool playmaker Coutinho has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona in recent weeks, with the player going on to submit a transfer request with the club.
The Reds though have remained firm on their stance, rejecting three bids from last year's La Liga runners-up.
Ederson, who himself was subject to a high-money move from Benfica to Manchester City earlier in the summer, insists that the decision as regards to Coutinho should be left to the player and not the club or the manager.
"I think Coutinho has to choose the best for him. It is not the club that decides for him, the final decision is his", Ederson said on Omnisport.
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The goalkeeper also took time to speak about his wish to see Coutinho evolve to go on and become a better player in the future.
"I hope he makes the best choice, and I hope he continues to be the player of last season, which was exceptional, and he continues to evolve to reach a higher level."
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has in fact conceded that the situation regarding Coutinho is "not too easy for anybody".
