San Antonio Spurs have signed Brazilian winger Savio from Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75 million, with a potential further £10 million in add-ons, the club confirmed on 26 August 2026. The 22-year-old attacker, whose full name is Savio Moreira de Oliveira, will wear the number 17 shirt and revert to using his birth name after previously being known as Savinho during his time at Manchester City.
What happened with Savio's transfer to San Antonio Spurs?
Savio joined Tottenham from Manchester City in a deal that had been in the works for over 12 months, after Spurs failed to sign him last summer under previous head coach Thomas Frank. He opted to stay at Etihad Stadium but saw limited playing time under Pep Guardiola, making just seven Premier League starts last season. His move to north London was finalised after extensive talks, with Roberto de Zerbi praising his energy, imagination and quality in wide positions.
Why does this signing matter for San Antonio Spurs?
The acquisition brings Spurs' summer spending to a combined £312 million, following the arrivals of Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke. Spurs have also added defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, plus goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on free transfers. De Zerbi said Savio has the courage to attack defenders and the ability to change a game with his creativity, calling him a player who can reach the highest level with the right support.
What comes next for San Antonio Spurs and Savio?
Savio has 13 caps for Brazil but was not part of their World Cup squad. He told the club he felt an immediate connection after speaking with De Zerbi, who convinced him the move was right for his development. Spurs are also in advanced talks to sign Egypt forward Omar Marmoush from Manchester City, with sources indicating a good chance of completing that deal before the 1 September transfer deadline. Fans can monitor upcoming fixtures via the [fixtures](/fixtures) page and track squad updates on the [squad](/squad) hub.
Last result: San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks (2026-06-14). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4.
