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Phil HaighPublished Jul 18, 2024, 8:06pm|Updated Jul 18, 2024, 8:07pm
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Savinho from Troyes in a deal with £30.8m and with the winger signing a five-year deal until 2029.
The Brazil international, also known as Savio, signed for Troyes in 2022 but never made an appearance for the club, being sent out on loan to PSV and then to Girona.
The 20-year-old starred for Girona last season in Spain, scoring 11 goals in all competitions and helping the club qualify for the Champions League by finishing third in La Liga.
Both Troyes and Girona are owned by City Football Group, the company controlled by the owners of Manchester City.
Speaking of his move to the Premier League champions, Savinho said: ‘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.’
Manchester City’s director of football, Txiki Begiristain, said: ‘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.’
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