Manchester City has officially announced the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian winger Savinho, the club’s first signing of the summer transfer window.
The talented youngster joins the Citizens from French side Troyes, a fellow member of the City Football Group (CFG) family, in a €40m (£33.7m) deal.
Savinho has committed to a five-year contract, until 2029, and will don the number 26 shirt, previously worn by Riyad Mahrez.
The Brazilian winger made a name for himself on loan at Girona, another CFG club,
helping the team secure a remarkable third-place finish in La Liga and Champions League qualification.
“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.”
“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.
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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.
Savinho at Girona, scored five goals and provided seven assists in 23 La Liga appearances.
