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The massive transfer fee is already paying off. Savio (22), who was immediately brought on as a substitute upon joining Tottenham, announced a perfect start by unleashing a fierce goal storm from his debut match.
On the 27th (Korea time), Tottenham secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic (English Championship) in a home match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK, during the Round of 32 of the 2026–2027 English Carabao Cup (EFL Cup), advancing to the third round.
The star of the day was undoubtedly Savio, who came on as a substitute. Savio entered the pitch in the 26th minute of the second half, replacing Dominic Solanke, with his team leading 3-0. Receiving a standing ovation from home fans for his debut, Savio received a pass from Archie Gray in the 37th minute, just 11 minutes after coming on, cut inside from the center, and fired a powerful left-footed mid-range shot into the corner of the net.
Three minutes later, in the 40th minute of the second half, he dazzled the opposing defense with brilliant footwork inside the penalty box before striking a sharp shot. The ball deflected off Ben Davies' body and went in, leading to Tottenham's fifth goal. Thanks to Savio's explosive display of attacking instinct in a short span, Tottenham completed a satisfying 5-1 victory.
Earlier, Tottenham took a 2-0 lead into halftime with a stunning left-footed curling strike by Mickey Moore in the 41st minute of the first half and an additional goal from Solanke in the 45th minute. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Kevin Danso headed home a cross from Mateus Fernandes' free kick to seal the victory early. Charlton pulled one back through Lloyd Jones in the 42nd minute of the second half from a corner kick situation, but it was not enough to turn the tide.
Following his official signing announcement on the 25th, Savio delivered an outstanding performance in his debut match, meeting Tottenham's expectations. According to British media outlet 'BBC', Tottenham signed Savio from Manchester City for a staggering amount of up to 85 million pounds (approximately 149 billion won), comprising a base fee of 75 million pounds (about 131.5 billion won) plus an option clause of 10 million pounds (about 17.5 billion won).
Upon joining Tottenham, Savio stated, "It took a little time, but I am very happy to be here. It is a fantastic opportunity to play for a great club under Roberto De Zerbi, the world's best manager." He added, "As soon as I spoke with the manager, I knew I had to come here. The manager said he would help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can achieve it together as one team," expressing his strong determination.
Savio, who recorded the most dribbles in La Liga (104 times) during his time at Girona and experienced a double championship with Manchester City, made a powerful impression from his Tottenham debut, signaling the start of a brilliant comeback.
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