adminTottenham supporters are eager to see Savio flourish under Roberto De Zerbi this season, and they finally got their first glimpse of the Brazilian in action during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash against Charlton Athletic.
Coming off the bench in the second half, the 22-year-old brought immediate energy and impact, wearing the No. 17 shirt and showcasing the quality that prompted Spurs to shell out a whopping £85m to secure his signature from Manchester City earlier this week.
While the hefty price tag has raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike, Savio’s brief but electrifying debut offered plenty of encouragement.
In just 19 minutes on the pitch, he registered a goal and an assist, created two chances, recorded three touches in the opposition box, and completed two final-third passes—all while building an instant rapport with right-back Pedro Porro.
His directness and flair suggested a player with enormous potential, one who could develop into one of the Premier League’s top wingers with the right guidance.
De Zerbi has already laid out clear targets for the Brazilian, guaranteeing him regular first-team action on the right flank at N17.
Replacing Dominic Solanke in the second half against Charlton, Savio was instructed to operate from the right and did so with conviction, using body feints, pace, and dribbling to unsettle defenders and drive the ball into dangerous areas.
The long-running transfer saga surrounding Savio finally reached a positive conclusion for Tottenham, and the Brazilian now seems determined to prove his worth—and silence any doubters—by delivering consistent performances. His dream debut has only fueled optimism that he can become an instant starter under De Zerbi.
Pundit Abbi Summers, speaking on talkSPORT, admitted she had initially questioned the fee but has since been won over. “I think Savio is already miles better than anything we’ve currently got,” she said. “He’s a winger that likes to cut in, he’s direct, he’ll take the full-back on, and he’ll have a shot. It’s something that a lot of the times we don’t really do.”She added that while his cameo was impressive, the true test lies ahead: “I just need to see it in the Premier League. Hopefully he’ll start this weekend against Newcastle United.”
Summers’ sentiment echoes that of many Spurs fans, who were thrilled by Savio’s confident and entertaining display. His introduction against Charlton injected excitement and creativity, and now all eyes turn to whether he has done enough to earn a starting spot.
De Zerbi faces a tough decision, especially with young Mikey Moore also impressing and scoring in midweek. Whether Savio starts or features as an impact substitute, supporters can expect a taste of his ‘joga-bonito’ when Newcastle visit this weekend.
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