Tottenham signs Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur has signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for £85 million, the club announced today. The 21-year-old Portugal international becomes a key addition as Spurs work to reshape their squad ahead of the new season. Fernandes's decision came after a personal meeting with head coach Roberto De Zerbi, which solidified his interest in joining Tottenham. The young player is expected to fit into De Zerbi’s high-energy style of play, complementing other recent signings. With this acquisition, Spurs aim to improve their standing in the Premier League following a significant summer overhaul.
- •Mateus Fernandes joins Tottenham from West Ham United.
- •The transfer fee is reported at £85 million, a club record.
- •Fernandes cites head coach Roberto De Zerbi as a key influence.
- •Tottenham aims for a significant improvement in the Premier League.
- •Other signings include Martin Dubravka and Sandro Tonali.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — West Ham's Fernandes joins Spurs
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham announce the arrival of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United
"West Ham's Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs after the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, the clubs announced on Thursday."Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join," Fernandes said.
"Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The 21-year-old Portugal international moves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a landmark...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:12 AMWest Ham's Fernandes joins Spurs
West Ham's Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs after the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, the clubs announced on Thursday."Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join," Fernandes said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:05 AMTottenham announce the arrival of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The 21-year-old Portugal international moves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a landmark...
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