Tottenham sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City

What the report says

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City, according to Al Jazeera’s report based on Reuters, in a move that adds to a dramatic and expensive summer of squad rebuilding under manager Roberto De Zerbi. The clubs confirmed the transfer on Monday, but did not disclose the fee or contract length. British media cited in the report said the deal could be worth 75 million pounds, with additional add-ons.

The signing pushes Tottenham’s close-season spending above 300 million pounds, or about $409 million, and up to 322 million pounds if the reported add-ons are included. The club has moved quickly in the transfer market after a poor league campaign last season, when it finished 17th. The article says Spurs have already brought in several other players, including midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, and defenders Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Savinho, 22, began his career at Atletico Mineiro, joined Troyes in 2022 and had his breakthrough during a loan spell at Girona, where he scored 11 goals in 41 appearances as the Spanish club finished third in La Liga and qualified for the Champions League. He later joined Manchester City and made 84 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals, while also earning 13 caps for Brazil.

The move comes after Tottenham opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 defeat at Brentford. They face Charlton Athletic in the League Cup before hosting Newcastle United. The article also notes, without confirming details, that Spurs are reportedly in talks for another Manchester City player, Omar Marmoush.