Manchester City have made 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho their first signing of the summer transfer window, as they aim to defend their Premier League title in the 2024/25 season.
A €40 million (£33.7 million) deal was reached with French side Troyes, a member of the City Football Group (CFG) family. Savinho has agreed to a five-year contract until 2029 and will wear the number 26 shirt, last occupied by Riyad Mahrez.
Savinho gained prominence last season while on loan at Girona, another CFG club, where he helped the team finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League.
Savinho's first City interview! 🎙️
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“I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Club World Cup winners. Everyone knows they are the best team in the world right now, so to be here is very exciting for me,” Savinho said. “I’m excited about the chance to work under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches ever, and someone I know will help me improve even more. I had an amazing time in Spain and I’m looking forward to the new challenge of playing in the Premier League and alongside some of the best players in the world. I can’t wait to meet the fans and my new team-mates and hopefully be a part of bringing more success to City.”
Savinho is here! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/h6xfBvnGdb
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Director of Football Txiki Begiristain added: “Savinho is a very exciting player and I think the City fans are really going to enjoy watching him. What he achieved last season at Girona was remarkable and he is already a full Brazil international. He has a big role to play for Manchester City this season and beyond. We are totally confident in his ability. He is still young and has the potential to become even better, and everyone knows that Pep is the best at helping players develop even further. But he has already shown his huge quality and technical ability and is an exciting addition to our attacking area.”
Bem-vindo! 👋
We are delighted to announce the signing of Savinho! ✍️
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 18, 2024