Tottenham agrees £75M Savinho transfer from Man City
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City have agreed a £75M deal for Brazilian winger Savinho, with add-ons potentially raising the package to £85M. The 22-year-old is expected to complete a medical in London and then sign a long-term contract.
The Savinho transfer took two windows to finalize. Tottenham first made bids in the £60–70M range in 2025, but City rejected them, holding out for a higher valuation. The breakthrough came after Savinho signaled he wanted to leave following a season where he made only seven Premier League starts.
Financially, the Savinho transfer marks a major markup: City paid about £31–34M to sign him from Troyes in July 2024. If the deal structure holds, it could become City’s highest-ever outgoing sale, reflecting continued squad reshaping after Pep Guardiola.
For Tottenham, the Savinho transfer is a centerpiece of Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild. City’s willingness to sell may also free wages and roster flexibility, and further departures are reportedly possible, with forward Omar Marmoush mentioned as a potential follow-on exit.
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