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Tottenham Signs Sávio From Man City for €90M

8/25/2026

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Summary

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Tottenham Hotspur signed Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City.
The transfer fee is reported near €90 million, with a £75 million base and up to £10 million add-ons.
During his loan at Girona, Sávio completed 104 dribbles, the most in La Liga that season.
Coach Roberto De Zerbi said Sávio adds energy, imagination and creativity to the squad.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Florentino Pérez approved Real Madrid’s €94 million purchase of Cristiano Ronaldo, the world-record fee after the club cleared a €270 million debt and revived its Galácticos policy. The deal followed earlier record signings such as Zidane’s €77.5 million move in 2001 and set a benchmark that later transfers—e.g., Gareth Bale’s €100 million 2013 signing—have repeatedly challenged, prompting tighter financial-fair-play scrutiny.

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Tottenham Hotspur signed Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City.
The transfer fee is reported near €90 million, with a £75 million base and up to £10 million add-ons.
During his loan at Girona, Sávio completed 104 dribbles, the most in La Liga that season.
Coach Roberto De Zerbi said Sávio adds energy, imagination and creativity to the squad.

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