My dad’s an ex-Man Utd star and one of the voices of BBC and TNT Sports – now I’m making my own way in the EFL
MANCHESTER UNITED academy graduate Charlie Savage is keen to create his own legacy in the footballing world.
Savage, 20, left Old Trafford for League One side Reading on a free transfer this summer.
The midfielder, son of Robbie Savage, was the one pushing for the move after 11 years in Manchester.
The four-year-deal includes a significant sell-on fee for the Reds, who will also retain the right to match any bid for him in the future.
And he's already scored and assisted for Reading after their tough start back in League One.
The youngster also sealed a stunning free-kick in their 4-0 Carabao Cup victory over Millwall in August.
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He told "I was begging United to let me speak to Reading, and I'm thankful for them to get it done.
"I think it's the perfect place for me to develop my career.
"I can just progress and progress. If I was the finished article I'd be in the Premier League already."
But Savage and his team-mates are facing a real baptism of fire for The Royals in League One.
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Charlie made his United first-team debut against Young Boys in December 2021.
His dad Robbie Savage was commentating the match, and had to fight back tears describing Charlie's inclusion as the proudest moment of his life.
Charlie spent last season on loan at Forest Green, making 15 appearances for the club.
He hopes the move to the EFL can kickstart the next phase of his development, as he's in line to make his debut for Wales against Gibraltar this week.
Savage Snr, 48, also came through the youth ranks at United, winning the FA Youth Cup with that iconic 1992 side.
Before being released to Crewe two years later, after failing to break into Sir Alex Ferguson's first-team.
But he did go on to an make 350 Premier League appearances with Leicester, Birmingham, Blackburn, and Derby.
The TV pundit for the BBC and TNT Sports, posted on social media: “So, so proud … hard work, dedication and sacrifices are paying off for him.”
