Savinho has made a big revelation after finally completing his desired move to Tottenham Hotspur after a protracted transfer saga.
As most Spurs fans will be aware, the Lilywhites have been chasing the Brazilian since last summer, and he has been one of their top transfer targets since the start of the current window.
Roberto De Zerbi now finally has his man as we approach the final week of the transfer window, with the winger’s move to N17 now being officially confirmed.
The 22-year-old will add much-needed firepower and pace to the Spurs frontline, and he has admitted that he is delighted to finally call Tottenham his home.
Savinho reveals one factor which was key to convincing him on Tottenham move
Since the start of the window, Savinho has been throwing hints on social media about joining Spurs, making no secret of his desire to link up with De Zerbi’s side.
The winger has now revealed that his conversations with the Tottenham boss were crucial to convincing him on the transfer, describing the Italian as ‘one of the best managers in the world’.
In his first interview as a Tottenham player, Savinho told the club’s official website: “It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world.
“As soon as I spoke to the head coach, I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team.”
De Zerbi factor has proved crucial for Spurs across this transfer window
Savinho is not the first player to credit De Zerbi with playing a key role in attracting him to the North London club.
Mateus Fernandes revealed that the Tottenham boss promised to be his ‘second dad’ in England, and made him and his family feel secure about the move.
Meanwhile, Sandro Tonali has said that a 10-minute chat with De Zerbi convinced him to pick Spurs over his other suitors.
The 46-year-old has thus not only played a key role in identifying Tottenham’s top targets this summer, but also in persuading them to join his project.