Mateus Fernandes has spoken for the first time following his big-money move from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur. The midfielder joined from West Ham for a whopping £85million, which currently registers as Spurs' most expensive-ever transfer.
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Fernandes said: "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.
Tottenham have completed the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.
The fee is understood to be £85m, which has smashed the club's transfer record of £65m paid for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes on Thursday. According to Sky Sports, the North London club have paid €98.6 million for the Portuguese talent.
Tottenham reportedly look like they have more ambitious transfer targets in mind as they eye up the likes of Savinho, Rafael Leao, and James Trafford.
Sandro Tonali is flying in to undergo a medical with Tottenham as his new club plot further summer signings.
Spurs on Wednesday agreed another club-record-smashing transfer fee, with Tonali set to arrive from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100million.
The 21-year-old Portugal international midfielder joins from West Ham United.
Mateus said: "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.
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