Official: Spurs sign Gedson Fernandes from Benfica
The news was officially announced by the North London-based club on their official website and Twitter account on Wednesday morning.
Fernandes becomes the first signing under manager Jose Mourinho at Spurs and the player will add much-needed depth to the squad which is currently struggling with injuries.
The 21-year-old has joined the last season’s UEFA Champions League runners-up on an 18-month loan deal with an option to make it permanent for a fee of £55 million.
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We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement for the 18-month loan of Gedson Fernandes from Benfica with an option to make the transfer permanent.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 15, 2020
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