Manchester City forward in advanced talks over fresh contract until 2031 | OneFootball

Savinho appears set to commit his long-term future to Manchester City following talks with club officials over the course of the last few days.

The 21-year-old Brazil international had been the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months, with Tottenham leading the chase for his signature during the summer window.

Spurs tabled multiple bids in an attempt to lure the winger to North London, but Manchester City’s hierarchy stood firm, making clear their refusal to cash in on a player viewed as central to Pep Guardiola’s squad rebuild.

Savinho’s impact since joining City has only fuelled the determination of Etihad bosses to keep him tied down for years to come, with his pace, creativity, and versatility across the front line seemingly making him a favourite within the club.

As for the view from Pep Guardiola, the Catalan seemingly sees Savinho as a long-term pillar of the club’s attacking unit, with the latest move following City’s broader approach of locking down their best young players to long-term contracts.

This new deal would also mark a strong statement of intent from the Premier League giants as they look to fend off growing interest from across Europe, with Tottenham in particular prepared to make Savinho one of the centrepieces of their new project under Thomas Frank.

Now, according to the information of Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are closing in on a new contractual agreement with Savinho, with talks at an advanced and final stage over a long term stay at the Etihad Stadium.

The move from club bosses follows Manchester City’s internal decision to reject two bids from Tottenham over the course of the summer for the 21-year-old winger, the report highlights.

Additional reporting from The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai and Jordan Campbell also reveals that Savinho’s new contract at the club will run until the summer of 2031, extending by two years from his existing 2029 agreement.

For Manchester City, tying Savinho down until 2031 ensures they avoid a repeat of the Cole Palmer saga, where a talented youngster was allowed to leave prematurely and has since flourished elsewhere – this in the case of Chelsea.

Etihad Stadium officials are likely to believe that Savinho is far from reaching his peak, with more to come in terms of development and output, particularly under the guidance of Pep Guardiola.

Looking ahead, Savinho’s commitment may also influence other areas of City’s transfer strategy. With his long-term role secure, it reduces the likelihood of moves for other high-profile forwards such as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, allowing focus on strengthening elsewhere.