Savio has revealed how interactions with Manchester City legend Riyad Mahrez has helped him settle down in his early days at the club.
Savio arrived at the Ethiad in the summer, a year after Mahrez left the club for Saudi Pro League side, Al Ahli. He has settled down well thanks to his fellow Brazilian Ederson Moraes and as revealed by the 20-year-old himself, help of Mahrez.
Savio, speaking in an interview with Manchester City, has expressed his pride in getting to play like the 2016 CAF Men’s Player of the Year winner, as well as wearing his shirt number 26 at the same club.
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Savio wants to emulate Riyad Mahrez at City
Savinho said: “It was always a dream to play like Riyad Mahrez. I’ve been asking Ederson how he was in training, how he played. He’d just say he was incredible, top. I always watched him back in Brazil, wanting to emulate how he played.
“I decided to take his Man City shirt because I want to carry on that legacy he left here. And yes, the tweet! So happy – and so were my family! I was a bit surprised to be honest.
“I sent him a message to say thank you. He replied and followed me on Instagram. It’s great he is watching and supporting me – and continuing to support Man City…” he concluded.
The winger has made eleven appearances so far for Manchester City, assisting three goals. He’ll be looking to add more to his numbers in the coming weeks, with competition for a place becoming tougher as regular players return to form and full fitness.
