Manchester City has taken the lead in the race to secure a £30 million deal for Savio, leaving Real Madrid behind, as reported by the Daily Star.
Savio, a Brazilian talent currently on loan at Girona, owned by the City Football Group, has impressed Pep Guardiola with his performances in Spain. His association with the City Football Group facilitates a potential transfer to Manchester City this summer. The winger is expected to be available for a modest fee of £10 million, presenting a substantial advantage over the three times higher cost for other European teams interested in signing him.
While Real Madrid sees Savio, at 19 years old, as a player who could replicate the success of Vinicius Junior, Manchester City’s leading position in the race and the prospect of a lower transfer fee put Real Madrid’s aspirations in jeopardy, according to the Daily Star.
In the current La Liga season, Savio has made 21 appearances for Girona, contributing five goals and seven assists, with Girona currently leading the league table. Besides Guardiola’s interest, Savio has also attracted attention from other top European clubs, including Barcelona.
Expressing a desire to join Manchester City, Savio praised the City Group’s project, saying, “The City Group is a very good project. That’s a great idea from the City Group. If I do well, I hope Manchester City will want to hire me.” Given his impressive performances, it seems likely that Savio’s wish to join Manchester City will come to fruition.
The potential signing of Savio could disrupt Real Madrid’s plans, especially considering they identified him as a player with similar potential to Vinicius Junior. With Barcelona also in contention, both Xavi and Carlo Ancelotti might face disappointment if Manchester City secures the talented Brazilian winger. The developments surrounding Savio’s transfer are certainly worth monitoring as the summer window approaches.
