Manchester city announce signing of Brazilian Savinho

Manchester, 

Thursday, 18 July, 2024 

McCreadie Andias 

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Brazil winger Savinho from French Side and a Parent club Troyes on a €40m deal,club confirms on Thursday evening. 

Savinho has agreed a five-year contract until 2029 and will wear the number 26 shirt last occupied by Riyad Mahrez.

This is their first signing of the summer transfer window as they look to defend their Premier League title again in 2024/25.

Savinho rose to prominence last season on loan at Girona as the little known Catalan side a City Football Group club, finished third in La Liga to qualify for the Champions League where he scored 11 goals while providing 10 assists.

"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," the player explained.

"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 a 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."

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."