Savio has officially completed his move from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth up to £85 million. The Brazilian winger, formerly known as Savinho, has joined Spurs after a long pursuit. Tottenham will pay £75 million initially, with another £10 million possible in add-ons. His arrival takes the club’s spending this summer beyond £300 million. The move also gives Savio a fresh start under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. The 22-year-old made it clear that the manager played a big part in his decision.
Speaking in a statement released by Tottenham, Savio 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.” He added, “As soon as I spoke to the head coach I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team.” De Zerbi also welcomed the new signing and praised his attacking qualities. “Savio 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,” he said.
Tottenham eye Omar Marmoush after completing £85m Savio deal with Manchester City: Reports
Tottenham Hotspur could be preparing for another major move after completing Savio’s £85 million transfer from Manchester City. According to reports from Sky Sports, Spurs are now closing in on a deal for Omar Marmoush. Advanced negotiations between the two clubs are continuing, with the Egyptian forward reportedly willing to make the move to north London. The potential transfer would see Tottenham bring in two Manchester City attackers during the same window.
Marmoush’s possible departure comes at an interesting time for City. Savio has already left, while manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Jeremy Doku is currently injured. That leaves City short of options in attack. Marmoush was an unused substitute in City’s 2-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth. He did feature in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, coming off the bench for 37 minutes. According to Sky Sports, talks with Tottenham are progressing in the right direction, and Marmoush is on board with the move. However, City would need to consider their attacking depth before allowing another forward to leave. The transfer window is also approaching its final stages, making the situation more interesting.
