Manchester City has completed the signing of Brazilian winger Savinho from French club Troyes for a reported fee of 40 million euros (£30.8m) on a five-year contract until 2029. The 20-year-old becomes City’s first signing of the 2024/25 season as they aim for their fifth consecutive Premier League title.Savinho impressed during his loan spell at Girona last season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 41 games. His performances helped Girona finish third in La Liga behind Real Madrid and Barcelona, securing Champions League qualification for the first time in the club’s history.The young Brazilian, who has seven caps for his country and scored his first international goal against Paraguay in last month’s Copa America, expressed his excitement about joining the Premier League champions. ‘I’m very happy to join Manchester City, the Premier League champion and the winner of the Club World Cup. Everyone knows they’re the best team in the world right now, so being here is very exciting for me,’ Savinho said.Savinho also highlighted his enthusiasm for working under Pep Guardiola, stating, ‘I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him. He’s one of the best coaches of all time. I know he’ll help me improve even more’.Manchester City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, praised Savinho’s abilities and potential, saying, ‘We believe he has a big role to play for us in the coming years and we’re confident he will develop well under Pep’s guidance’.The transfer has raised some questions about the fairness of club ownership in football, as Manchester City owns stakes in 12 clubs across five continents, including both Troyes and Girona. However, this structure has allowed City to nurture talent like Savinho across its network of clubs before bringing them to the Premier League champions.
Key points
- Manchester City has signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes for £30.
- Savinho impressed at Girona last season, helping them qualify for the Champions League.
- The 20-year-old expressed excitement about working with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
- The transfer highlights the interconnected nature of City Football Group’s club ownership.
8m on a five-year contract.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported goal tally for Savinho at Girona, with some sources citing 11 goals and others mentioning 9 goals.
👾The exact transfer fee is reported differently, with some sources stating 40 million euros and others mentioning 25 million euros plus 15 million in bonuses.
