Gedson Fernandes: Tottenham complete loan move for Benfica midfielder
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Tottenham have signed midfielder Gedson Fernandes on loan from Benfica for 18 months.
The 21-year-old made his debut for Benfica last season and Spurs have the option to make his signing permanent at the end of the loan period.
Fernandes won the Portuguese title with Benfica last season and has played 53 times for the club, scoring two goals in the Champions League.
He is Tottenham's first signing since manager Jose Mourinho took charge.
Fernandes, who has two caps for Portugal, said he will settle in London alongside 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.
He joins Spurs at a time where midfielders Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele are injured, while Christian Eriksen is linked with a move away from the club.
"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.
Fernandes' career so far (league only) | |
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Games played | 29 |
Games started | 13 |
Goals | 0 |
Assists | 2 |
Chances created | 7 |
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You know United are after *Bruno* Fernandes, right?
Different Fernandes from a different Portuguese team......
My bad 🤦♂️
United are still rubbish though!!
"but we heard of this Portuguese guy who has had about 4 jobs in England and each time he gets paid £millions to leave. So we tracked him down, found out where he was working, and here I am"
We'll still finish above Woolwich. It's becoming a habit now. And how dare you use 'NorthLondon', when you're a south London side?
Rather than commenting on this myself I will defer to Bill Shankly :)
However I suggest the problem on HYS is not over-seriousness but rather childish and inane attempts to goad & upset supporters of other clubs
It gets a bit primary school playground to be frank
Spurs almost got success spending a fraction of their close competitors - all of whom previously had bigger stadiums, better business models and higher income/budgets.
Spurs now have an amazing stadium, fantastic training facilities, strong youth set-up and possibly the right coach/manager.
They are now hopefully set-up better for long-term success - which is Levy’s plan.
I have heard that at every NFL game they sell a million pounds worth of beer. I know nothing about the NFL or people who go to it but they’re very welcome at that rate
Guns & Roses are playing there soon
The stadium has created good jobs in a deprived area