Matthäus Fernández: Tottenham is a great club, and I am very much looking forward to starting a new chapter in my career.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the signing of 21-year-old Portuguese international Lothar Matthäus Fernández. The young midfielder ends his stint at West Ham United and begins his career at Tottenham.

Tottenham's sporting director, John Langer, said: "I am delighted to welcome Matthäus Fernandes to the team. He is a technically gifted young player with a high football IQ, and he also shows a maturity beyond his years. Although he is only 21 years old, he has already proven that he can maintain a consistent performance in high-level, high-pressure environments."

“We firmly believe that Tottenham can provide the best environment for Matthäus Fernández to continue to grow. Under the guidance of the coaching staff and playing alongside a group of excellent and competitive teammates, he still has a lot of room for improvement. I believe the fans will soon appreciate his style of play because he has the talent, professionalism and mentality needed to become an important member of the team in the future.”

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said: "We have been following Matthäus Fernández for a long time. He not only has excellent footwork and ball control, but his intensity and ability to read the game perfectly meet our requirements. Despite his young age , he has already accumulated a lot of Premier League experience and proven that he can consistently deliver high-level performances."

“He remains calm under pressure, driving the team's attack with his dribbling and passing, and always willing to contribute to the team. He never backs down when facing difficulties, but takes the initiative to take responsibility. I believe Tottenham will provide the best platform for his growth, and I look forward to working with him as soon as possible.”

After completing the signing, Matthäus Fernández said: "I am very excited to start a new phase of my career. Tottenham is a club with a long history and great ambition, and the manager was also an important factor in my decision. I was very impressed with him during our first meeting because we have a very good understanding and philosophy of football."

"I hope the team can always approach each game as a united group, and strive for victory with a positive attitude, tenacious fighting spirit, and abundant energy. I can't wait to get into training, meet my new teammates, meet the fans, and give my all for the club on the field."

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