Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to explore a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with the Brazil international a key target for Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi. City are aware of the interest and moves towards a potential transfer to London are already under way, marking a shift from last summer when Tottenham's approach was rebuffed because City were not looking to sell.
Savinho, 22, joined City from sister club Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024 after a loan spell at Girona, and signed a two-year contract extension in October 2025 that runs to 2031. He was a regular under Pep Guardiola in his first season, scoring three goals in 48 appearances, but featured less last term across 36 matches amid competition from Rayan Cherki and January signing Antoine Semenyo.
- Savinho open to leaving Man City for Tottenham this window
- De Zerbi views Brazilian winger as a key transfer target
- Joined City for £30.8m in 2024, signed until 2031
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Savinho is a 22-year-old Brazilian winger at Manchester City who arrived last summer from French club Troyes for £30.8 million. He has recently signed a contract extension that keeps him at the club until 2031.
Tottenham Hotspur, managed by Roberto de Zerbi, have expressed a desire to sign Savinho. The London club made an attempt to acquire him previously, only to be rebuffed by Manchester City, who showed no interest in selling the player at that time.
Savinho was a regular starter for Manchester City in his first season under Pep Guardiola, appearing 48 times, but has seen less playing time this season as competition for places in the attacking department has intensified. This change in his status at the club may make a move elsewhere more appealing.
Both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Savinho's reduced appearances this season highlight limited opportunities at City despite his clear talent, and a move to Spurs under De Zerbi presents a concrete chance to develop as a regular starter at a competitive Premier League club. At 22, gaining consistent playing time in a demanding league is crucial for his development, and staying risks wasting his prime years on the bench.
The case against
Savinho only extended his contract to 2031 in October 2025, representing genuine mutual commitment from both club and player. A single season of reduced minutes is hardly unusual for a young player in an elite squad, and abandoning Manchester City's world-class environment and resources would be premature when patience is essential for young development.