Tottenham have announced the arrival of Savinho from Manchester City on a long-term deal
Tottenham have finally confirmed the arrival of Savinho from Manchester City today. The Brazilian winger has arrived at N17 for a fee of around £75m, plus another £10m in achievable add-ons. It had become common knowledge that the Lilywhites were keen on signing the talented winger for quite some time as they looked to bolster their attack this summer. He had been on the club’s radar for well over a year before making the permanent switch to Hotspur Way this week.
Savinho’s arrival at N17 makes the North London club’s latest signing its first attacking addition of this transfer window. Spurs did well to splash the cash on six new players during the first half of the window, spending well over £235m on top-quality players. They focused on bolstering the defence and midfield during that period by signing the likes of Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes. They also managed to break their transfer record on separate occasions during that time.
And now, the Lilywhites have finally managed to bring in a new winger who could provide a different dynamic in the final third and add some much-needed depth under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance. Spurs are hoping to bounce back after a humbling defeat against Brentford last weekend. Fans will hope that the arrival of Savinho will help De Zerbi field a much-improved attacking line-up in the upcoming matches.
Savinho has opened up about his move to Tottenham
Tottenham have shown immense ambition this summer by bringing in players who would suit Roberto de Zerbi’s playing style. Savinho, the club’s latest statement signing, joins the Lilywhites from Manchester City on a six-year contract. There is a lot of excitement among Spurs fans to see the Brazilian develop his game at N17 and fulfil his potential in the coming months under De Zerbi’s guidance.
The talented winger has now revealed how he was convinced to join Spurs this summer after weeks of intense negotiations. Speaking to the club’s official media channel (via X), Savinho 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. 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.”
We are delighted to announce the signing of Sávio from Manchester City ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 25, 2026
Savinho has revealed that Roberto de Zerbi played a crucial role in helping Spurs land the talented winger this summer. The Brazilian believes that being at the North London club will help him grow as a player, with the Spurs boss promising the 22-year-old that he would help him reach his true potential at N17 in the coming months. Not only that, but the former Manchester City star is now excited to achieve great things with the Lilywhites as he aims to become one of the faces of the project under De Zerbi.
Where will Savinho fit in at Tottenham?
Spurs’ glaring issues in the wide areas mean that Savinho could become an instant starter for the club in the upcoming matches. The Brazilian prefers playing on either wing and can thrive in quick transitions. He is a great ball-carrier who likes to isolate defenders in 1v1 situations before taking them on. The 22-year-old also likes to create chances and has a tendency to deliver dangerous crosses into the box for the striker.
So, where will the new Spurs No.17 fit in for the North Londoners? Roberto de Zerbi could opt to play him on the right wing for the time being, given the lack of options on that flank. Injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus mean that Savinho could be asked to take their place on the right flank and prove his worth in the coming weeks. Another option could be on the opposite flank, where the Brazilian could replace Mathys Tel in the starting eleven. It remains to be seen how De Zerbi opts to utilise the former Manchester City star and help him reach his true potential.