Tottenham sign Savinho from Man City for £75m
August 25, 2026 11:14
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, with the deal including potential add-ons that could take the fee up by a further £10m. The 22-year-old has agreed a long-term contract with Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
Savinho had been a Tottenham target for more than a year after Spurs tried to sign him last summer. He joined Manchester City from Troyes in 2024 and struggled for regular Premier League starts under Pep Guardiola last season.
KEY CONTEXT
- Savinho moved to Manchester City from French club Troyes for £30.8m in 2024 and made 84 appearances for City, scoring seven goals and assisting 16 times.
- Despite those overall appearances, he started only seven Premier League matches in the most recent season at City.
- Tottenham’s summer recruitment has been active: signings already announced include Mateus Fernandes (from West Ham), Sandro Tonali (from Newcastle) and Jan Paul van Hecke (from Brighton) for a combined £312m, alongside free transfers Marcos Senesi and Andrew Robertson and goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
WHY IT MATTERS
- The fee marks a major investment by Spurs in a young attacking player and follows an aggressive summer of transfers that has reshaped the squad.
- According to De Zerbi, Savinho offers energy, imaginative play and the ability to take on defenders and create moments of quality — characteristics the manager values for his wide players.
- For Savinho, the move represents a fresh opportunity after limited league starts at City; whether it leads to more consistent playing time is central to his career trajectory.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- How quickly Savinho integrates into De Zerbi’s setup and where he fits in Spurs’ attacking rotation.
- Whether the conditional add-ons are triggered, taking the total fee closer to £85m.
- How the club balances Savinho’s involvement alongside the other attacking recruits brought in this summer.
KEY FACTS
- Initial transfer fee: £75m; potential add-ons: up to £10m.
- Savinho is 22 and has signed a long-term contract with Tottenham.
- Joined Manchester City from Troyes in 2024 for £30.8m; made 84 appearances for City, scoring seven goals and providing 16 assists.
- Started seven Premier League games for Manchester City last season.
- Tottenham summer arrivals include Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke (combined £312m); Marcos Senesi and Andrew Robertson arrived on free transfers; Martin Dubravka also signed.