It appears Savona is swapping Turin’s espresso for Manchester’s rain, as the Juventus defender edges closer to joining Pep Guardiola’s side this summer. Foot Mercato reports that the player and Manchester City have verbally agreed on personal terms, putting him in a strong position for a transfer that could redefine City’s defensive blueprint. While he might be Guardiola’s third-choice right-back target — behind Flamengo’s Wesley and Newcastle’s Valentino Livramento — Savona’s eagerness to don sky blue cannot be overstated. It might create a new history for Man City.
Why Savona’s move is more than just a footnote
Sure, Savona isn’t exactly the headline act City fans were chanting for in the pubs, but ignore him at your peril. At 22, the Italian has already amassed 36 appearances for Juventus this season, with two goals, one assist, and countless marauding runs down the flank that would make even Kyle Walker nod in approval. His €17.7M estimated transfer value reflects both promise and poise — qualities Guardiola covets like a tactician eyeing an untouched whiteboard.
How Savona fits in Guardiola’s grand plan
Let’s face it — Guardiola loves full-backs who can double as midfielders, baristas, and perhaps even poets. Savona’s versatility makes him an intriguing chess piece. With Walker likely headed out permanently and Bernardo Silva pondering his next chapter, City needs dynamism in the backline. If signed, Savona could become more than just a rotational cog; he could be the surprise guest who ends up staying long after the party’s over.
Should City fans be excited about Him?
Absolutely. In a transfer window where €218M already vanished faster than your last paycheck — with arrivals like Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez — Savona offers something refreshing: affordability and upside. And if nothing else, City fans can soon chant a new name that rolls off the tongue smoother than a Mancunian ale.
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