Manchester City announce the signing of Brazilian winger Savio from Troyes on a five-year deal.
Manchester City have announced the signing of Brazilian winger Savio on a five-year deal until 2029.
The 20-year-old – also known as Savinho – has been part of the City Football Group (CFG) since 2022 when he joined French club Troyes from Atletico Mineiro for an initial €6.5m (£5.5m).
Savio did not make a single first-team appearance for Troyes, though, as he spent the last two seasons on loan with Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven and La Liga outfit Girona – another CFG club.
The highly-rated winger elevated his game to new heights with Girona in 2023-24, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists in 37 La Liga appearances to help the club secure a surprise top-three finish and qualify for next season’s Champions League.
Savio’s impressive form for Girona was rewarded with his first senior international cap for Brazil in March, making his debut at Wembley Stadium in a 1-0 victory over England.
The youngster, who now has seven caps to his name, was part of Dorival Junior‘s Brazil squad for the 2024 Copa America, scoring his first goal for his country in a 4-1 win over Paraguay before they were eliminated at the quarter-final stage.
More to follow.