Barcelona initiate contacts for 19-year-old Brazilian winger shining in La Liga

Girona winger Savinho has been one of the breakout stars of the 2023/24 season in La Liga. The Brazilian, arriving on loan from Troyes, has been one of the key forces behind Girona’s surprise title push.

Given his form, potential, and the dynamism he brings to the table, Barcelona have already taken an interest in the teenage forward, especially with the club looking for a natural left-sided winger for the summer.

Contacts established

Now, Joaquim Piera of SPORT is reporting that Barcelona have made their first move in their pursuit of Savinho, with sporting director Deco making initial contacts with his entourage.

The Catalans are obliged to look for precocious talent due to their economic situation and have decided to go after a player who is owned by the City Football Group, with Manchester City understood to have plans for Savinho for the future.

Savinho is aware that Barcelona have his name on their shortlist for next summer. What’s more, the Blaugrana are already putting him under close scrutiny to try to determine what level he can reach in the medium term.

There has already been a first contact between Deco and the professional environment of the footballer. The Barcelona director wanted to know firsthand how Savinho is adapting to La Liga, his career plan and future ambitions.

There was a good understanding between the two parties, who agreed to have further contacts.

Barcelona want a left-winger

Barça are scouting the market for left wingers, a position that must be reinforced when the current season ends at the request of Xavi Hernández and his coaching staff.

And it is precisely on this flank where Savinho is offering his best minutes in Girona. Versatility is one of the great weapons of the Brazilian, capable of dribbling, assisting, and getting through tight spaces, regardless of the attacking zone he occupies.

Barcelona will have the opportunity to see Savinho in action this Sunday at Montjuïc in the Catalan derby.

Savinho sees it as a magnificent opportunity to continue enjoying himself in a clash of maximum difficulty where he will likely face Ronald Araujo or Jules Kounde.