Manchester City Football Club has confirmed that their latest acquisition, Brazilian winger Savinho, will wear the number 26 shirt for the upcoming season.
It's been learnt that the number 26 jersey holds a special significance for Savinho, as it was previously worn by his childhood idol and former Manchester City player, Riyad Mahrez.
Meanwhile The number 26 jersey has a rich history at Manchester City, having been worn by former players such as Martin Demichelis, Tal Ben Haim, Paul Bosvelt, and Kare Ingebrigtsen.
Savinho's new squad number marks a change from his previous numbers at his former clubs, Atletico Mineiro and PSV Eindhoven, where he wore the number 33, and at Girona, where he donned the number 16.
Savinho also represented Brazil wearing the number 20 shirt during his debut and at the Copa America tournament this summer.
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