Mateus Fernandes Completes Transfer from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer: Mateus Fernandes
From: West Ham United
To: Tottenham Hotspur
Position: Central Midfielder
Nationality: Portugal
Transfer Fee: £85 million (club-record signing for Tottenham)

Tottenham Hotspur have officially completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in one of the biggest transfers of the 2026 summer transfer window. The deal is worth £85 million, making Fernandes the most expensive signing in Tottenham’s history.

The 21-year-old attracted strong interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United, but Tottenham won the race after submitting the highest bid. Reports indicate that Manchester United were unwilling to match West Ham’s asking price, allowing Spurs to secure the deal.

Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton in 2025 and quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout young midfielders. Despite West Ham suffering relegation to the Championship, his performances impressed Europe’s biggest clubs and significantly increased his market value.

Speaking after completing the transfer, Fernandes said he was excited to join Tottenham and explained that head coach Roberto De Zerbi played a major role in convincing him to move. He believes the club’s style of football matches his strengths and is eager to help Spurs compete at the highest level.

For West Ham, the £85 million transfer provides a huge financial boost as the club prepares for life in the Championship and looks to rebuild its squad. Tottenham, meanwhile, view Fernandes as a key part of their long-term midfield and expect him to become one of the club’s most influential players over the coming seasons.