Manchester City Set to Agree New Long-Term Contract With Savinho

Manchester City are close to finalising a long-term contract extension for Brazilian winger Savinho, ending persistent transfer speculation and rejecting recent bids from Tottenham Hotspur. According to reports, City has told Tottenham that they will not let Savinho leave the club, turning down offers above €70 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Manchester City and Savinho are in advanced talks over a new contract, with the deal expected to secure his future at the club for several more years. The negotiations have come after Tottenham Hotspur submitted two formal offers for the 21-year-old, both of which were swiftly turned down by City. Club sources confirm that there was never a real intention to let Savinho leave, especially given his impressive performances since his arrival from Girona last summer. Savinho contributed three goals and eight assists across 48 appearances in all competitions last season, including 29 matches in the Premier League. Although he missed the start of the current campaign due to injury, he is expected to return to the squad this weekend against Brighton.

CITY’S SEASON SO FAR AND SAVINHO’S ROLE

Manchester City have started the 2025/26 season aiming to defend their Premier League crown. However, recent results have been challenging; the team currently has seven points and is in 10th place in the Premier League after two defeats in their first five matches. Pep Guardiola has emphasized his desire to keep Savinho “for many, many years,” as he is considered an important player for Manchester City. Guardiola has praised Savinho for his contributions and potential, seeing him as a key piece for the present and future.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The immediate focus for Manchester City is their upcoming fixture at home to Burnley before returning to the Champions League where they travel to Monaco as they aim to keep their winning form in the competition, where they beat Napoli by 2-0 in the opening match. City are eager to get back to winning ways and reduce the gap to the top. Savinho’s return from injury could provide a timely boost. For Tottenham, whose bids for Savinho were rejected following their win at the Etihad, attention will now turn to alternative transfer targets after also missing out on Eberechi Eze. Locking down Savinho’s future not only stabilizes City’s wide options but also sends a strong message to rivals about the club’s determination to keep its top talents.