Manchester City has made a significant addition to their squad by signing 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savio from French club Toulouse on a five-year contract until 2029. The young talent, who previously played for Atletico Mineiro in Brazil and had loan spells with PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie and Girona in La Liga, brings an impressive track record to the Premier League champions.Savio’s performance last season was particularly noteworthy, as he scored 21 goals in 41 matches for Girona, playing a crucial role in the club’s historic qualification for the Champions League. This prolific form likely caught the attention of Manchester City’s management and contributed to their decision to secure his services.Expressing his excitement about the move, Savio stated, “I’m thrilled to be joining Manchester City, the English Premier League champions and FIFA Club World Cup winners. Everyone knows they’re the best team in the world right now, so it’s an exciting prospect for me”. He also expressed admiration for City’s manager, adding, “I’m looking forward to working under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches of all time, who will help me improve even more”.This signing comes amidst a busy transfer period for top European clubs. Juventus is pursuing French defender Jean-Clair Todibo, AC Milan has signed Spanish striker Álvaro Morata, and Barcelona is close to securing Nico Williams, although they face competition from Arsenal. These moves highlight the ongoing efforts of elite clubs to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season.
Key points
- Manchester City has signed 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savio from Toulouse on a five-year contract.
- Savio scored 21 goals in 41 matches for Girona last season, helping them qualify for the Champions League.
- The young player expressed excitement about joining Manchester City and working under Pep Guardiola.
