Manchester City confirmed that it has agreed to transfer Brazilian winger Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £85 million (about $115 million). The figure sets a new club‑record sale for City, according to a source familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Background on the transfer
Savinho joined City from sister club Girona in the summer of 2024 for €40 million. The club promoted him as a future star, but his impact fell short of expectations. Over two Premier League seasons he logged 53 appearances and scored two goals, with many fans and teammates expressing frustration over his decision‑making on the pitch.
He was also omitted from Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, further diminishing his market value. The pending move to Tottenham follows City’s recent activity in the transfer market, including the sale of Spain captain Rodri to Barcelona for €76.5 million and the departure of several other players.
Tottenham’s spending surge
Tottenham Hotspur has been active this summer, adding several high‑profile signings. The club recently acquired Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a reported £100 million and purchased West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for £85 million. Defenders Jan Paul van Hecke and Marco Senesi, as well as former Liverpool left‑back Andy Robertson, have also joined the squad under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
If Savinho’s transfer is completed, Tottenham will rival Chelsea as one of Europe’s biggest spenders this window, marking a clear shift from the club’s traditionally modest spending approach. The change follows two consecutive 17th‑place finishes that left the club just above the relegation zone, prompting chairman Peter Charrington to state in an open letter that “football success had not been driving our decisions.”
Implications for Manchester City
City’s new head coach Enzo Maresca, hired after Pep Guardiola’s departure, is expected to use the funds from Savinho’s sale to further reshape the squad. The only senior outfield addition so far has been England midfielder Elliot Anderson, acquired for a club‑record £116 million.
City entered the season with a 3‑0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield, underscoring the need for a refreshed roster as the summer transfer window draws to a close.
Official comments
Neither Manchester City nor Tottenham Hotspur have issued official statements on the transfer, and the details remain unconfirmed pending public announcement.
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