De Zerbi backs Sávio rebrand at Spurs

Tottenham has completed the £75m signing of Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City, who will wear No. 17 previously held by Cristian Romero. The 22-year-old, who has asked to be called Sávio rather than Savinho, joins as head coach Roberto De Zerbi seeks to avoid sinking further in the season following an unacceptable performance against Brentford. newssport.cv

There has been speculation about the name change, with Savinho translating roughly to "little Sávio" in Portuguese, potentially indicating the player's desire to be seen as more mature in his new surroundings.