Savinho signs a long-term chapter with Manchester City that could write future legends
3 October 2025
Contract extension and what it means
Manchester City officially extended the contract of Brazilian winger Savinho, keeping him at the Etihad through 2031. The long-term deal underscores his rising importance within Pep Guardiola's project and signals the club's confidence in his continued development.
Since arriving from Troyes in the summer of 2024, Savinho has made a rapid impact thanks to his natural talent, pace, and remarkable dribbling. He adapted to the demanding Premier League swiftly, a league famed for its intensity and technical challenges.
In his first season with City, the 22-year-old featured in 48 matches across competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 13 assists, contributing directly to City’s 2024 Community Shield triumph.
Upon signing the deal, Savinho expressed pride and gratitude, saying Guardiola and the club have placed immense trust in him and that there is much more he can give. He added that there is room for growth and that working with Pep will help him develop further as a player.
“From day one I’ve felt at home,” he said. “I want to thank everyone who has helped me so far and I will give everything to help this great club win more trophies.”
City’s Football Director’s praise
City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, welcomed the renewal, stressing that Savinho is still very young but already shows traits that could make him one of the world’s elite attackers. He highlighted his natural talent, daily hard work, and humility, and his ambition to become one of the best attackers in the world.
Viana added that continuing to work with Guardiola and the coaching staff will make Savinho a central piece of City’s plans for many seasons to come.
An early, impressive trajectory
Even though he arrived in England aged 20, Savinho carried a big reputation from Brazil with Atlético Mineiro as a teenager, before a Europe move via Troyes in 2022 as part of City Football Group. He shone during a loan at PSV Eindhoven in 2022/23, then exploded on loan at Girona in Spain, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists to help Girona finish third in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.
That season earned him his first Brazil call-up, reinforcing his status as one of the brightest talents on the global scene. Manchester City moved to sign him permanently in 2024.
Since arriving, Savinho has shown resilience and adaptability, embracing life in England and thriving in a league that demands both physicality and technical prowess. He has demonstrated versatility, operating on both flanks and even in a forward role, aiding City through a season punctuated by injuries.
International recognition and new goals
On the international stage, Savinho has continued to establish himself with Brazil, contributing to qualification for the 2026 World Cup and earning 13 senior caps so far. After returning from an early-season injury in 2025/26, he came back strongly, scoring a superb goal in his first League Cup start against Huddersfield, underscoring his value to the team.
With the contract now renewed until 2031, Savinho can focus on delivering more standout performances and helping Manchester City lift additional trophies in what promises to be a fruitful era for the club on both domestic and European fronts.
And to close with a touch of humor in the style of sharp wits: Punchline 1: Savinho’s footwork is so slick that even the ball files a complaint about being dribbled too hard. Punchline 2: If trophies had frequent-flyer miles, Savinho’s assists would be earning him platinum status—and Guardiola would be the loyal lounge attendant who keeps refilling the champagne of success.
