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West Ham United have confirmed the signing of Portuguese Under-21 midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Championship side Southampton for a fee reported to be worth more than £40 million ($54m).
The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Hammers, becoming manager Graham Potter’s latest addition as the club looks to turn around a difficult start to the season.
West Ham sit bottom of the Premier League table after losing their opening two matches, and were also knocked out of the League Cup in midweek after surrendering a two-goal lead to Wolves, they travel to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday.
Fernandes excited for “big step”
Fernandes, who made his Premier League debut with Southampton last season before their relegation, expressed his delight at the move.
“I’m very happy to be here, and I’m very excited to play for West Ham,” said Fernandes.
“I want to try to play football, enjoy football, not just run and try to score, but play good football. The most important thing is to give everything every day.
It’s a big step for me. It’s a big club, a massive club. The project, the stadium, the city – everything.”
Potter hails “maturity and character”
Hammers boss Graham Potter believes Fernandes’ qualities will bring a new dimension to the squad.
“Mateus is a young player who has made impressive progress in the early part of his career, and we are delighted to have secured his signing,” said Potter.
“He gained valuable experience in the Premier League last year with Southampton and is someone we feel can help improve us and fit into what we are trying to build at the club.
He has shown great maturity and character for someone so young, and we look forward to seeing his continued progress and impact at West Ham United.”
The midfielder has been capped by Portugal at U21 level and is regarded as one of the country’s most promising talents.
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