Tottenham signs Mateus Fernandes for £85 million from West Ham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:34 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for a reported fee of £85 million. The agreement was confirmed on July 2, 2026, with Fernandes expressing excitement about joining the club. He highlighted head coach Roberto De Zerbi's influence in his decision, and aims to contribute significantly to Spurs, moving past recent relegation struggles with previous teams. Fernandes signed a long-term deal as Tottenham strengthens its squad ahead of the new season.
- •Mateus Fernandes joins Tottenham from West Ham for £85 million.
- •The transfer was officially confirmed on July 2, 2026.
- •Fernandes cites head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key reason for his move.
- •He aims to avoid another relegation season after previous struggles.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi 'key part' in Fernandes' decision to join Spurs
- 9:34 AMYahoo Sports — Fernandes 'very excited' as Tottenham move completed
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Fernandes praises De Zerbi after completing move to Spurs from West Ham
"Latest Tottenham signing Mateus Fernandes says head coach Roberto de Zerbi was a major reason why he has joined the club because they "look at football in the same way". The 21-year-old midfielder joins from West Ham for a club record £85m and is Spurs' fifth summer signing. "I'm very excited for this next step," said Fernandes.
"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 £85 million ($113.
"Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.Fernandes spent much of last season competing against Spurs in a relegation fight that lasted until the final day when Spu...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:50 AMDe Zerbi 'key part' in Fernandes' decision to join Spurs
Latest Tottenham signing Mateus Fernandes says head coach Roberto de Zerbi was a major reason why he has joined the club because they "look at football in the same way". The 21-year-old midfielder joins from West Ham for a club record £85m and is Spurs' fifth summer signing. "I'm very excited for this next step," said Fernandes.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:34 AMFernandes 'very excited' as Tottenham move completed
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 £85 million ($113.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:25 AMFernandes praises De Zerbi after completing move to Spurs from West Ham
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.Fernandes spent much of last season competing against Spurs in a relegation fight that lasted until the final day when Spu...
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