Manchester City had a season that fell short of expectations, marked by inconsistent Premier League results and a disappointing European campaign. This performance has caused dissatisfaction among fans and put the spotlight on the club`s technical management. To turn things around, the English club already showed concrete signs during the January transfer window by bringing in new players. However, the summer transfer window is expected to see more impactful moves aimed at revitalizing the squad.
Among Manchester City`s main targets for the summer is strengthening the defensive department. In this scenario, concrete interest in Nicolò Savona, a young talent born in 2003 from Juventus, stands out. Having grown up in the Bianconeri youth academy, Savona has distinguished himself this season with an impressive 36 appearances, showing great reliability and notable tactical versatility: he can play as a full-back or as a central defender in a back three. His qualities have not gone unnoticed by Pep Guardiola, who reportedly considers him an ideal profile for City`s technical project, thanks to his significant growth potential and tactical intelligence.
From Juventus`s perspective, the primary focus is on achieving Champions League qualification, which is crucial for the club`s finances. A top-four finish would guarantee estimated revenues of 50 to 60 million euros from UEFA prize money, sponsors, and television rights. However, in the event of failing to qualify for Europe`s premier competition, the sale of promising youngsters like Savona could represent a solution to generate necessary funds. Juventus reportedly values him at 20 million euros.