Spurs sign Fernandes from West Ham for club-record USD113.44m

Tottenham Hotspur have signed Portugal international Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Spurs beat competition ​from Manchester United to secure the 21-year-old midfielder, with the ‌transfer fee understood to be a club-record 85m pounds (USD113.44m), according to British media reports.

"I'm very excited for this next step," Fernandes said in a statement. "Spurs is ​a massive club and the head coach (Roberto De Zerbi) was ​a key part of why I have decided to join."

"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."

Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton in 2025 in a deal ​worth more than 40m pounds and made 38 Premier League appearances last season.

A product ‌of ⁠Sporting CP's academy, Fernandes spent a season on loan at Portuguese top-flight side Estoril where he made 35 appearances and helped the club reach their first cup final in 80 years, before joining Southampton in ​2024 for a ​reported 15m pounds.

Fernandes made ⁠his international debut in a friendly against Mexico in April.

West Ham are expected to undergo a major ​squad rebuild after finishing 18th in the standings to ​drop ⁠down to the second-tier Championship for the first time since 2011.

Spurs have now signed five players during the summer transfer window, including veteran goalkeeper ⁠Martin ​Dubravka, who joined, opens new tab De Zerbi's side on 1 July.

Spurs finished 17th in the Premier League last season, two points above the relegation zone.