Manchester City had a deal for Savio linked in December due to interest from Barcelona and the German giants

Manchester City are set to sign one of the most promising wingers in Europe, amid doubts over their ownership model, in Girona winger Savio Moreira. The 19-year-old Brazilian has undoubtedly been the most exciting player in Spain this season, and has combined with the production that has the Catalan side in second place.

Savio spent the second half of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven, mostly playing for their B team, from ESTAC Troyes. Both Girona and Troyes belong to the City Football Group, which shares an owner Manchester Cityand Savio was loaned to the former last summer.

Michel Sanchez played it from the start, turning it into one of the stories of the season. Earlier this week, it appeared that City had reached an agreement with Troyes for Savio, although there are some reports that he could. back on loan at Girona next season. It is not yet clear how much.

According to Sport, Manchester City had made the decision to sign Savio in December amid interest from elsewhere. Barcelona Sporting Director Deco had spoken to his agents about a potential deal, but was unsure how much money they could spare for a deal due to his salary cap. Meanwhile, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga clubs were willing to put up €30 million for Savio, including Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.

The Catalan newspaper also claims that he would have preferred to sign for Barcelona but is happy to go to City too, as he feels Pep Guardiola can pave the way for him to make Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad . They were not willing to miss Savio, and he will sign for the next five years with the champions of the Premier League, with 12.5% ​​of the still unknown transfer fee going to his first club Atletico Mineiro in Brazil.