Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in one of the club’s key moves of the summer window.
The 21-year-old arrives in north London after an impressive season, bringing press resistance and ball-progression qualities to midfield.
In his first comments, Fernandes highlighted the influence of the head coach’s footballing ideas, reflecting Tottenham’s attempt to build a refreshed project around younger players.
He is expected to add another option in midfield as Spurs look to improve possession quality and pressing after a difficult season.