Introduction
Today, Tottenham Hotspur announced Mateus Fernandes as the club’s second signing of the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder will wear the number 18 shirt after completing an £85 million move.
Latest Addition
Mateus Fernandes has joined Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham United, becoming Spurs latest addition ahead of the new season.
Fee Record
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.
The Contract and Roberto De Zerbi’s Connection
Portuguese player signed a long term contract that will extend until June 2032.
£85m fee to West Ham
Contract until June 2031
Option for 1 more year to June 2032
Shirt number 18
Mateus Fernandes’ First Words
After completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur, Mateus Fernandes expressed his excitement about joining the club.
Mateus Fernandes said:
“I’m very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club, and De Zerbi was a key part of why I decided to join.”
“When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way.”
Roberto De Zerbi and Mateus Fernandes’s Connection
Spurs are very commited and backed up the coach financially as he will be the main piece of new manager Roberto De Zerbi, the main reason he joined Tottenham.
Fan Reactions
Career of Mateus Fernandes
| Season | Age | Club | Competition | League Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 18 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 4th |
| 2023–24 | 19 | Estoril | Primeira Liga | 13th |
| 2023–24 | 19 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 1st |
| 2024–25 | 20 | Sporting CP | Primeira Liga | 1st |
| 2024–25 | 20 | Southampton | Premier League | 20th |
| 2025–26 | 21 | Southampton | Championship | 4th |
| 2025–26 | 21 | West Ham United | Premier League | 18th |
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