LONDON – Brazil winger Savinho signed a new contract with Manchester City, tying himself to the English Premier League heavyweights until 2031, with an option to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
The 21-year-old was a target for Tottenham during the transfer window but Spurs were reportedly put off by City’s £70 million ($94 million) valuation.
Despite struggling to hold down a regular starting spot in Pep Guardiola’s side, Savinho provided 13 assists and scored three goals during 48 appearances last season – his first in English football.
“I am incredibly proud to be able to sign this new contract with City,” Savinho said in a club statement.
“It’s a very special feeling to know that Pep and the club have placed such faith in me,” Savinho added according to AFP.
“I feel I have so much improving to do – I am still young and very hungry to keep learning. But I know that working with Pep and his staff will help me to keep developing as a player.”
Capped 13 times by Brazil, Savinho made his breakthrough in European football at Girona, one of City Football Group’s portfolio of clubs, helping them qualify for the Champions League at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
He then moved to the Etihad in a £31 million transfer.
“Savinho is still very young, but he has already demonstrated that he possesses the qualities needed to become a truly outstanding player,” said City’s director of football Hugo Viana.
