Pep Guardiola has called new Manchester City signing Savinho ‘devastating’ in one-v-one situations after signing the winger from Girona.
The Brazilian has become City’s first signing of the summer after arriving from the Spanish side for a fee in the region of £30m, having helped Girona to Champions League qualification last season.
The 20-year-old scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in La Liga in 2023-24 and City fans could get their first glimpse of the new recruit during the Citizens’ pre-season tour of the United States.
Guardiola has revealed what the club can expect from Savinho and said supporters should be excited at the player’s direct brand of football.
“His impact at Girona was absolutely amazing,” Guardiola said at a press conference ahead City’s friendly fixture with Celtic on Tuesday.
“[Girona manager] Michel did an incredible job. He can play on the wing, and when he is one-v-one, he is devastating.
“He is young and to bring in one or two players to keep things fresh, it is necessary.
“We cannot change six or seven – it is impossible, it is unsustainable – we have to be smart.
“Many players want to come here but we didn’t get agreements from the clubs and when they ask so, so high price we don’t do it.
“We cannot forget he is playing for the national team in Brazil – and he can play both sides which there are few [players capable]. We can use him in two positions. We are very happy to have him.
“We say thank you to Girona because without the job of the manager there it is impossible to bring him here.”
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