Man City complete £33.7m Savinho transfer

Manchester City have made 20-year-old Brazil winger Savinho their first signing of the summer transfer window as they look to defend their Premier League title again in 2024/25.

A €40m (£33.7m) deal was reached with French side Troyes, who are a member of the wider City Football Group (CFG) family. Savinho has agreed a five-year contract until 2029 and will wear the number 26 shirt last occupied by Riyad Mahrez.

Savinho rose to prominence last season on loan at Girona as the little known Catalan side, another CFG club, finished third in La Liga to qualify for the Champions League.

"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," the player explained.

"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."

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."

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