Official: Tottenham complete signing of Mateus Fernandes

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Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer

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Tottenham Hotspur have officially completed the signing of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a transfer fee of €99 million (£85m).

The Portuguese star enjoyed a standout debut season at the London Stadium and he has left a relegated Premier League team for the second consecutive summer after his move from Southampton to West Ham last year.

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Mateus Fernandes

M (C)

West Ham

Mateus Fernandes

M (C)

West Ham

€28.9M

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€26.1M - €31.8M

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Fernandes made 38 appearances for West Ham last campaign, scoring four goals, and he is expected to partner Sandro Tonali in the Spurs midfield next season, with the Italian on the verge of joining the club from Newcastle United.

Manchester United were also eager to sign Fernandes, but they were unwilling to match West Ham’s lofty asking price and they eventually backed out of a deal, which enabled Spurs to pounce.

Fernandes has become Tottenham’s fifth signing of the summer window, following the arrivals of Jan Paul van Hecke, Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka, and he is expected to be joined by the aforementioned Tonali shortly.

Official: Mateus Fernandes joins Spurs

In an official statement posted on the club’s website, Fernandes admitted: “I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club and the Head Coach was a key part of why I have decided to join.

“When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game. I can't wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the Club

Meanwhile, Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi said: “I've admired Mateus for a long time because he combines quality on the ball with the intensity and intelligence that are so important in the way we want to play.

“Despite his age, he already has good experience in the Premier League and has shown quality and consistency at this level. Mateus is comfortable under pressure, can progress the ball, works hard for the team and has the courage to make things happen in difficult moments.

“I believe this is the ideal environment for him to continue his development and I'm excited to start working with him.”

Johan Lange, Tottenham’s sporting director, added: "I'm delighted to welcome Mateus to the Club.

“He is a player with outstanding technical ability, intelligence and maturity, and even at a young age, has shown he can perform consistently in demanding, high-pressure environments.

“We believe this is the right place for Mateus to take the next step in his career, working with our outstanding coaching staff and alongside an ambitious and talented group of players.

“I know our supporters will enjoy watching him, as he has the talent, mentality and work ethic to become a very important player both for the present and the future of Tottenham Hotspur.”