Savinho will be relishing a potential Etihad debut against Kieran McKenna’s newly-promoted Tractor Boys, after impressing in cameo performances versus Manchester United and Chelsea.
The 20-year-old was unveiled at the stadium, with new women’s ace Vivianne Miedema, earlier this month and can’t wait to return there this weekend.
But the winger says he’s even more thrilled after discovering this weekend’s fixture will include Bahia celebrations which will bring together football and music and create a real party mood in the stadium on matchday.
“I received an unbelievable reception from fans at my unveiling event,” Savinho told us.
“I was really excited to meet our supporters and it gave me a great feeling to hear the way they received me at the Etihad.
“It made me even more excited to play in front of them and show them what I can do.
“Now is another milestone moment – my first matchday at our home stadium. That is something I can’t wait to experience.
“That is enough to excite me but now I have been told ‘Bahia in Manchester’ is being celebrated on the day. That makes the day doubly special.
“I’m sure fans from Bahia who make the trip will create a magical mood and a really positive, upbeat atmosphere on the day.
“I hope we can get the good result to make it even more memorable.”
Saturday will bring Latin Grammy winner Carlinhos Brown to the Etihad as he looks to wow the crowds for ‘Bahia in Manchester’.
Carlinhos, a judge on Brazil’s version of ‘The Voice’, will also be gifting tokens of Bahian culture, including the famous Lord of Bonfim ribbons, to supporters on the day.
Other Bahian traditions will be on display at the stadium including a capoeira presentation and the Bahia mascots who will join City’s mascots Moonchester and Moonbeam.
Olodum, one of the most important Afro-Brazilian percussion groups in history, recognized by the UN as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the State of Bahia, will also be present.
During the August Bank Holiday, the Club will also be celebrating Manchester Pride and our Ipswich Town match will see a range of special matchday activations and programme content marking the occasion.
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