Mateus Fernandes ‘very excited’ as Tottenham move completed
Spurs have paid £85million, the Press Association understands, to bring the midfielder from relegated West Ham.
New Tottenham midfielder Mateus Fernandes has labelled head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key factor behind joining the club.
Spurs reached an agreement with West Ham to capture the services of Fernandes on Tuesday for a guaranteed fee of £85million, the Press Association understands, before the transfer was officially confirmed on Thursday.
Fernandes has signed a long-term contract with the Premier League club and will aim to avoid the unwanted ignominy of a third consecutive relegation after unsuccessful survival battles with Southampton and West Ham in recent seasons.
“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,” Fernandes told the official club website.
“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.”