TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Savio joins Tottenham, wants new name, De Zerbi demands goals
Tottenham's £85m signing Savio wants to be called Savio, not Savinho, as De Zerbi urges him to add goals.
Sávio
player
Player
Savio
Position
Winger
From
Manchester City
To
Tottenham
Fee
Up to £85m
What happened. Tottenham completed the signing of Savio from Manchester City for up to £85m, and the Brazilian winger wants to be known as Savio rather than Savinho.
- Savio was named after Brazil winger Savio, who played for Flamengo and Real Madrid.
- De Zerbi says Savio is among the best one-on-one dribblers in the world.
- Savio scored only two Premier League goals in two years at City.
“In terms of the one-on-one he's one of the best. He can play right or left side.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Savio will wear the No.17 shirt at Tottenham as he looks to rediscover his scoring form.
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