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Tottenham signs Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m

Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:24 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Tottenham signs Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur has signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for a reported fee of £85m. Fernandes joins the club after back-to-back relegations with Southampton and West Ham. Despite this, he has shown strong performance metrics, ranking highly in tackling and distance covered among Premier League midfielders. Fernandes is seen as a viable alternative in a competitive midfield market this summer as Tottenham rebuilds its squad.

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Key Details

•Mateus Fernandes previously relegated with Southampton and West Ham.
•He has been recognized for his tackling ability and work rate.
•Tottenham continues to invest heavily in midfield players this summer.
•Fernandes' performance metrics make him an attractive signing despite team history.

What they're saying

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Not many players get a big move after being relegated twice in their first two Premier League seasons. Not least for £85m. But Mateus Fernandes is seemingly different.
— Sky Sports Football

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