‘One day’ – Girona sensation targeting Man City breakthrough despite Barcelona transfer interest

Girona star Savinho revealed his ambition to play for Manchester City one day despite interest from Barcelona.

Since joining Girona on loan from Troyes in the summer, the 19-year-old Brazilian has been on a roll.

He has played in 18 matches for the club, scoring five goals and providing five assists. He recently assisted Girona’s fourth goal in their 4-2 win over Barcelona.

Savinho has expressed his desire to wear the Manchester City jersey in the future after making significant contributions to his team’s success, which is currently leading the Spanish title race.

Speaking to Premier League Brasil, the winger said, “I have the goal of playing for City , yes, I think that when I was hired my goal was always to get to City and I’m working towards that. But I have to keep my focus on Girona and do things well to get there.

“If one day I arrive at City, you can be sure that I did things well at Girona, as I am doing. I want to continue working here so that one day I can reach City, which is my reference point.

“(Guardiola and I) never had any contact, I only saw him up close. He hired Kayky, who was from Fluminense, Gabriel Jesus, so he seems to get along well with Brazilians. It’s letting things happen naturally so that, God willing, one day, he can train me.”

Several clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid, have expressed interest in the teenager’s eye-catching football. SPORT previously reported that Barcelona’s sporting director Deco had met with the player’s representatives, indicating that the Catalan giants are planning a summer move for him.

Savinho’s current contract with Troyes expires in 2027, and it is unclear whether the club will agree to let him leave on a permanent basis next summer. For the time being, he is focused on Girona, who will face Alaves in La Liga on December 18.