Tottenham Secures Savio from Manchester City in Record £85m Transfer
Tottenham Hotspur has officially announced the signing of winger Savio from Manchester City for a staggering £85 million deal. The agreement includes an initial payment of £75 million with an additional £10 million available in performance-related add-ons, of which £5 million is reportedly guaranteed, raising the potential total to at least £80 million. This signing marks a significant achievement for Spurs, who had pursued the 22-year-old Brazilian, previously known as Savinho, for an extended period. Savio will don the No 17 shirt at Tottenham, fulfilling a long-term target for the club after missing out last summer. With Savio's arrival, Tottenham’s summer spending has surpassed the £300 million mark, following the acquisitions of: Sandro Tonali for £100 million Mateus Fernandes for £85 million Jan Paul van Hecke for £52 million Additionally, Spurs secured Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers. Meanwhile, this transfer sets a new club record for Manchester City, eclipsing Julian Alvarez's previous record of £82 million to Atletico Madrid. In a statement, Savio expressed his excitement about joining Tottenham, stating, "It's a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world." Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised Savio's qualities, noting his energy and creativity that can change games. As Spurs continue to make headlines, they are reportedly in advanced negotiations for Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, aiming to further bolster their squad. Additionally, Spurs have become the Premier League's biggest overspenders this transfer window, exceeding their budget by nearly £130 million, with Savio being the most overvalued signing at £55 million above his estimated worth.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-08-25