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Manchester City Agree €40M Palmeiras Deal for Allan Elias

8/26/2026

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City Sign Elias

Manchester City have agreed to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for €40 million.
The deal includes a £32 million fixed fee plus up to £2 million in add-ons.
Elias appeared in 96 Palmeiras matches, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists.
He can play as winger, attacking midfielder or wing-back, offering positional versatility.

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Savio Joins Spurs

Tottenham's summer spending topped £300 million and crossed £400 million after signing Savio.
Savio's transfer became Manchester City's record sale, surpassing Julian Alvarez’s €75 million deal.
The Brazilian asked clubs to list him as “Sávio” on his new Tottenham shirt.
Teammate Xavi Simons, who joined Spurs in 2025, announced Savio’s signing on social media.
Savio is eligible for a Carabao Cup debut against Charlton Athletic after registration clearance.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a world-record £80 million fee, the highest transfer then. The record fee, unveiled before 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabéu, marked a shift toward ever-larger deals, a trend continued by his €100 million 2018 move to Juventus and subsequent multi-hundred-million signings across Europe.

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City Sign Elias

Manchester City have agreed to sign Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras for €40 million.
The deal includes a £32 million fixed fee plus up to £2 million in add-ons.
Elias appeared in 96 Palmeiras matches, scoring nine goals and providing 12 assists.
He can play as winger, attacking midfielder or wing-back, offering positional versatility.

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