Manchester City receive major Savinho fitness update ahead of Manchester United, Napoli, and Arsenal showdowns | OneFootball

Savinho has taken a significant stride forward towards making himself available for Manchester City’s upcoming trio of mammoth clashes across competitions.

The Brazilian’s summer has been plagued by frustration from the perspective of supporters, with injuries preventing him from building on the momentum he carried over from the last campaign and a drawn-out transfer saga involving Tottenham that ultimately collapsed.

Seen by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City’s hierarchy as a cornerstone for the club’s future, Savinho’s absence has now left fans eager for any sign of progress after talks between the Etihad club and those in North London failed to bring about a deal.

Tottenham’s attempts to prise him away only underlined how highly rated the 21-year-old has become. But City swiftly closed the door on any potential exit, reiterating that Savinho is considered integral to their plans.

His message to fans earlier this month – when he posted “I’m missing it” alongside a celebration photo from a goal scored for Manchester City last season – only heightened anticipation for his return.

Now, many Manchester City supporters appear to have received the news they have been waiting for, with the winger taking a visible step closer to first-team action.

In new images uploaded on the player’s official Instagram story, Savinho appears to have returned to the training pitch after a lengthy period of time recovering from an unknown injury – preventing appearances in Manchester City’s start to the season.

This development comes at a crucial point for Pep Guardiola’s side, as City prepare for a brutal run of fixtures, including the first Manchester derby of the season against United, a Champions League meeting with Napoli, and a Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

Should Savinho be deemed fit in time, Pep Guardiola will have a dynamic new option at his disposal in attack, providing depth alongside the likes of Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush, and Oscar Bobb out wide. His ability to stretch defences and inject raw pace could prove invaluable in high-stakes encounters.

While the exact timing of his competitive return remains to be confirmed, the fact that Savinho is back on the grass offers a major boost for Manchester City fans. If his fitness continues to progress as planned, supporters may not have to wait much longer to see him back in action.