Spurs has completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder, Gedson Fernandes from Benfica on a season long loan, with an option to buy at the end of the loan period.
Gedson Fernandes who is still just 21, is already looking like a possible replacement for Christian Eriksen who seems to have struggled so far this season and has been linked to Inter Milan. The Portuguese player still has a contract with Benfica till 2023 and made his debut for them last season, before moving to England to join Spurs on 18-months loan.
Gedson Fernandes becomes the first signing under manager Jose Mourinho since taking over as Spurs manager.
Fernandes won the Portuguese title with Benfica last season and has played 53 times for the club, scoring two goals.
Fernandes, who has two caps for Portugal, said he will settle in London alongside his family who have already made the move.
“It’s a hard story. My family, they came to London because in Portugal, work is very hard and it’s very difficult to find work,” said Fernandes.
“They did not have a brilliant life but they have a good life here and this is one more motivation for me to be here today. They will help me to settle here.
“For me, it’s one big dream to come to this big club. This is a fantastic challenge that I have accepted and I have to win my challenge.”
Fernandes last started a league game on 30 October having fallen out of favour at Benfica.
“All young players want to work with Jose Mourinho because he’s one of the best – all of us as players want to stay near the best, so it’s fantastic to work with him,” added Fernandes.