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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via The Athletic

Spurs' Savio fee raises questions about transfer market valuation

Tottenham's £85m signing of Savio from Manchester City is scrutinized, given the winger's modest goal output in the Premier League. The Athletic compared Transfermarkt's market values with actual fees for Premier League transfers since 2012, finding Savio's deal among the largest overpayments. The analysis underscores the difficulty of objectively pricing footballers.

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The transfer structure includes an initial £75m upfront payment with potential add-ons reaching £85m, though Transfermarkt lists the purchase price at £75.4m. Savio's estimated market value stands at £30.1m, creating a £45.3m premium that ranks fifth among Premier League overpayments since 2012. The dataset includes mixed outcomes, with Enzo Fernandez's £60m premium proving justified while Kepa Arrizabalaga and Antony represent cautionary tales. Van Dijk's £72.8m move, also in the top five, became a transformative bargain for Liverpool.

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