The Tottenham Hotspur team poses for photos before the pre-season friendly match against Arsenal. (Photo of Yu Chun Christopher Wong / Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Images)
Savinho has been linked to a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent months.
The club in northern London wanted to sign the player during the summer transfer window, but they could not conclude the agreement. According to TBR Football, they planned to come back for him in January.
However, the player has now agreed with a long -term contract with Manchester City in principle.
Guardiola convinced Savinho to stay
According to the report, the director of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, played a key role by convincing the player to commit his long -term future for the club. He explained to the Brazilian striker that he had a major role to play in the future. The Brazilian decided to abandon the hopes to move away from Manchester City after hearing that he had the support of the director and that he is a key element of the club’s plans in the future.
Graeme Bailey said to TBR: “I am told that after closing the window, Guardiola and Viana had long interviews with Savinho, where they stressed their belief that he has a major role to play.
“They have a huge belief in his talent and his admiration for him as a person. Hearing the support he has, Savinho was convinced that his future resides in Manchester. ”
Tottenham needs to go from Savinho
Tottenham’s transfer is now in danger, and it will be interesting to see if the Northern London club decides to switch to other targets. They could use more peak in the last third, and the signing of a quality player would be a wise decision. The 21 -year -old could have been a solid long -term investment for them. It is a great talent with a brilliant future.
Meanwhile, Savinho needs regular play to continue its development. He certainly hopes that Manchester City will give him more opportunities now. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them will be exciting for any player.
Regular football in England could bring out the best of the player and help him achieve his potential.
