Manchester City has officially signed 20-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio on a five-year contract, as announced on Thursday, July 18.
Player Background:
Previous Club: Girona
Season Stats: Scored 11 goals in 41 games
International Performance: Represented Brazil in the Copa América, scoring one goal in four matches before Brazil’s elimination by Uruguay in the quarterfinals.
Transfer Details:
Initial Fee: €25 million ($27.3m)
Potential Add-Ons: Up to €15 million ($16.4m)
Career Journey:
Sávio joins Manchester City from French club Troyes, having previously had loan spells at PSV Eindhoven and Girona. Both Troyes and Girona are part of the City Football Group (CFG), which is owned by Manchester City.
“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. I can’t wait to meet the fans and my new team-mates and hopefully be a part of bringing more success to City.”
This move marks another significant step in Sávio’s promising career, as he aims to make an impact in the Premier League under the guidance of Pep Guardiola.
