Manchester City Completes The Signing Of Sávio Moreira From Troyes

Manchester City have completed a deal for 20-year-old Brazil winger, Sávio Moreira de Oliveira on a five-year deal, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Sávio joins City from French side Troyes after loan spells at PSV Eindhoven and Girona.

Troyes and Girona are both under the ownership of the City Football Group (CFG), with Manchester City serving as the overarching head of the organization.

“I’m so happy to be joining Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Club World Cup winners,” Sávio said.

“Everyone knows they are the best team in the world right now, so to be here is very exciting for me.

“I’m excited about the chance to work under Pep Guardiola, one of the greatest coaches ever, and someone I know will help me improve even more.

“I had an amazing time in Spain and I’m looking forward to the new challenge of playing in the Premier League alongside some of the best players in the world.

“I can’t wait to meet the fans and my new team-mates and hopefully be a part of bringing more success to City.”

Sávio scored 11 goals in 41 matches for Girona last season, helping them secure qualification for the Champions League for the very first time in the club’s history.

City director of football Txiki Begiristain added: “He has a big role to play for Manchester City this season and beyond.

“We are confident in his ability. He is still young and has the potential to become even better, and everyone knows that Pep is the best at helping players develop even further.

“But he has already shown his huge quality and technical ability and is an exciting addition to our attacking area.”

He represented Brazil in the Copa América this year, scoring one goal while playing in each of their four games until they were knocked out by Uruguay in the quarterfinals.