What happened. Mateus Fernandes joined Tottenham in a club-record £85m deal, beating Manchester United to his signature, and has now revealed that Roberto De Zerbi was a key factor in his decision.

Fernandes was relegated with Southampton and West Ham in successive seasons.
He spoke with De Zerbi on the phone, who convinced him.
He wants to fight for the Premier League title.

“The desire of playing for a big club, winning games, to fight for the Premier League, for the title.”
— Mateus Fernandes

Fernandes will aim to make an impact at Spurs under De Zerbi's guidance.

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