Man City set to win race to sign Brazilian sensation Savinho after stunning season on loan with La Liga surprise package Girona

Posted Tuesday, February 06, 2024 by Goal.com

Manchester City are set to bring in City Group winger Savinho at the end of the season, after he has impressed in Girona's unlikely title challenge.

Have agreed undisclosed fee to bring in Savinho
Moved to Troyes in 2022 and sent out on loan to Girona
Winger has scored five, assisted seven this season

WHAT HAPPENED?

After being linked with a move to Manchester City for months, Savinho, or Savio as he is also known, has finally secured his high-profile deal. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian winger is set to join Girona's parent club at the end of the season, ending speculation that he could move elsewhere.

WHAT SAVINHO SAID

The winger has made clear his ambition to play for the Cityzens in the past: "I have the goal of playing for City, yes. I think that when I was hired my goal was always to get to City and I'm working towards that. But I have to keep my focus on Girona and do things well to get there. If one day I arrive at City, you can be sure that I did things well at Girona, as I am doing. I want to continue working here so that one day I can reach City, which is my reference point."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The transfer doesn't appear to be so simple. Although he plays for Girona, Savinho's parent club is Ligue 2 side Troyes, who will presumably receive any financial compensation for completing the signing. The Brazilian winger hasn't made a single appearance for his parent club.

WHAT NEXT FOR SAVINHO?

Manchester City's newcomer will play the rest of the season for Girona, before completing his move this summer. City already have extensive depth at his preferred left-wing position, with Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden all able to play there.