At just 20-years-old, Savic has made six appearances for the Montenegro national team - including a start in the 0-0 draw with England in the EURO 2012 qualifying campaign at Wembley.
With the departure of Carlos Tevez seemingly imminent, it is likely that Kompany will be handed the captain's armband for the new season - and what a leader the Belgian could prove to be.
Already the role model for young fellow countryman Dedryck Boyata, the 25-year-old will be able to take Savic under his wing as he develops into another fine centre back to be at the heart of City's defence for many years to come.
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It is another shrewd swoop from Roberto Mancini, having already dipped his toes into the water with the £7m capture of Gaël Clichy from Arsenal on Monday. The deal for Savic is believed to be in the region of £6m, which would take City's spending to £13m this summer - a stark comparison to the £105m last summer, and the £120m the summer before that. But not to worry, it is early days in the window - I am sure Mancini will find a way to strengthen the squad with another £100m.
However, this is not Savic's first experience of life at an English club. In 2010, the centre-back had a ten day trial with Arsenal - with whom he said he had agreed to join in the summer. The transfer never went through and the youngster signed for Partizan.
There is not a player yet that Mancini has brought in who is not up to the standard of the Premier League. Granted, striker Edin Dzeko had a tough first season at the club, but, like all City fans, I believe the Bosnian will be a handful next season.
Whether Savic will have an immediate role remains to be seen, but I can only say that I am excited to see another fine prospect at Eastlands - a player who could become another leader and be lifting trophies in the not too distant future.
Welcome to Manchester.
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