Savinho

As part of The Athletic 500, we analyse and rate Savinho's move to Manchester City.

Manchester City have completed the signing of Savinho from Troyes on a five-year contract in a transfer worth up to €40million (£33.7m; $43.7m). The Brazil international has signed a deal through to 2029 at City, for whom he becomes their first signing of the summer transfer window. City will pay €25m upfront for Savinho, with a further €15m in add-ons. “I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Club World Cup winners,” he said. “Everyone knows they are the best team in the world right now, so to be here is very exciting for me.

Manchester City are set to sign Savinho, also known as Savio, on a five-year-contract. The 20-year-old has been part of the club’s City Football Group since 2022, but did not feature for Troyes and spent last season on loan at Girona. The Brazil international will now become the first signing of the summer transfer window for City, where he will sign a long-term contract through to 2029. City have informed Savio of their intention for him to be part of their first-team plans under head coach Pep Guardiola next season. Savio spent four years at Brazilian club Atletico Mineiro before...