On the eve of Manchester City's upcoming friendly against Celtic, manager Pep Guardiola spoke highly of new signing Savinho in a press conference and expressed his anticipation for the upcoming trip to the United States.
Guardiola was full of praise for Savinho: "His performances at Girona have been absolutely amazing. Girona's manager Michel has done a fantastic job of identifying and developing Savinho's potential. Savinho can not only play as a winger, but he is also very destructive in one-on-one attacks. What's even more rare is that he is still very young, and players like this are exactly what we need, and their addition can bring new energy and motivation to the team."
Guardiola further elaborated on City's strategy in terms of reinforcements: "We can't change the squad on a large scale, it's neither realistic nor sustainable. Therefore, we have to be smarter in choosing players. Many players are eager to join City, but we have to get the consent of the club and will not accept too high a price. Savinho is a cost-effective option who has the ability to play in several positions, which is very rare in modern soccer."
In addition, Guardiola made special mention of Savinho's national team experience: "We can't forget that he is playing for the Brazilian national team, which is a great honor. He is able to play in two positions, a versatility that is very rare among players. We are delighted to have him and look forward to him continuing to show his talent at Manchester City."
Speaking about his upcoming trip to the United States, Guardiola couldn't hide his excitement: "I've been here for many years and the organization of American tournaments is always incredible. Whether it's the reception at the airport to the comfort of the hotels to the facilities for the matches, everything is excellent. I love coming here to play because the atmosphere is always so welcoming."
He also recalled the good times he had in the United States during his time at Barcelona: "Since I've been in charge of Barcelona, every time I've come to the United States to play, I've had a great time. Although sometimes we have to play on other continents, the United States has a special emotion for me. I'm sure this trip to the United States will also be an unforgettable experience."
