Savinho seals £75m Spurs move from Manchester City – and changes name to Sávio
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Savinho from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85m
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Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Savinho from Manchester City, with the Brazilian winger choosing to be known as Sávio at his new club. Spurs have paid £75m for the 22-year-old in a deal that includes up to a further £10m in add-ons.
Sávio said: “It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here. It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world.”
The head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, said: “Sávio is a player who brings energy, imagination and quality in wide positions. He has the courage to attack defenders and the ability to change a game with his creativity.”
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Another Manchester City forward, Omar Marmoush, is also expected to join Spurs. He would become the club’s fifth £50m-plus summer signing after Sávio, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke. The experienced defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson have arrived on frees.
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