It is understood that Savio will join the Cityzens in a deal worth approximately £30.9 million, with a further £2 million add-ons for Troyes. Savinho has 7 caps for Brazil, scoring one goal, and had previously represented the under-15's, under-17's and under-20's sides.

Savio told reporters: "I'm a Brazilian who likes to play on the front foot, to be happy, to play joyful football.

"I like playing one against one, making assists, scoring goals too, and helping the team. My main characteristic, what I like the most, is being happy and getting fans up off their seats."

Expressing happiness over securing a deal,  Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain quipped: "He has a big role to play for Manchester City this season and beyond."

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