The new signing will be hoping to create a lasting legacy at Tottenham under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance.
A year-long transfer saga finally ended when Tottenham confirmed the arrival of Savio from Manchester City on a long-term deal. The Brazilian had been linked with a move to the Lilywhites for the longest time as the club looked to bolster its attack this summer. He arrived at N17 for £85m (including add-ons) and instantly took on the #17 shirt as he looks to form part of a new-look attack under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance.
Savio joins Spurs with high expectations as he aims to reignite his career in the Premier League and get it back on track. The 22-year-old never really got going at Manchester City during his two-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. He was never the first-choice right-winger and had fallen down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola. The talent was always there, but the Brazilian did not get enough opportunities to prove his worth on a regular basis.
He comes to N17 hoping to showcase his qualities on the biggest stage and help the North Londoners compete at the top end of the Premier League table. Roberto de Zerbi has already set some targets for Savio to achieve by the end of the current campaign. So, all eyes will be on the Brazilian as he looks to make his mark at Hotspur Way and build a strong partnership with his teammates in the final third of the pitch in the coming months.
Savio’s Tottenham debut was one for the ages!
Tottenham registered their first win of the new season after thumping Charlton Athletic 5-1 at home in the Carabao Cup. The Lilywhites ran riot and were completely in control of the game. However, the standout moment came when Savio, the club’s latest summer signing, made his debut in the second half. The Brazilian instantly added flair and urgency in the final third as he looked to take on defenders and create chances for his teammates.
It was also a debut to remember for the 22-year-old as he made his mark during the latter stages of the game. Savio got on the scoresheet after cutting in from the right flank and slotting a low-driven shot into the bottom-right corner. The Brazilian celebrated the goal passionately as it became a moment to savour for the Spurs faithful. Just a few minutes later, the talented winger again sat down two defenders inside the box and fired towards goal, with his effort deflecting off Ben Davies and finding the back of the net.
The stats reveal that Savio had an instant impact for Spurs in his first game for the club after arriving from Manchester City earlier this week. As per Rising Stars XI (via X), the new £85m signing was on the pitch for just 19 minutes on Wednesday night. During that time, the Brazilian registered a goal and an assist, created two goal-scoring chances, had three touches in the opposition box, and completed two passes into the final third. Roberto de Zerbi wanted an instant impact from the 22-year-old, and he most certainly got one.
Is Savio the answer to Tottenham’s attacking problems?
Spurs fans got a glimpse of how Roberto de Zerbi could utilise Savio this season and what the talented winger can offer in the final third. The Brazilian replaced Dominic Solanke in the second half and instantly took Mikey Moore’s spot on the right flank for the remainder of the game. He was asked to maintain width in the final third and wait for overlapping runs from Pedro Porro to create space near the opposition box.
The 22-year-old was also instructed to use his weaker foot and put in crosses for the attackers in the box. His goal was an instinctive finish, but it showed that Savio prefers to cut in from the right side and attempt a curling or low-driven effort on goal when given the time and space. There was also an instance where the Brazilian tracked back with his marker and helped Pedro Porro defend crosses. All in all, his game contains a bit of everything that could keep the Spurs faithful on their feet throughout this season.
