Tottenham Hotspur has signed Gedson Fernandes from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica on 18 months loan terms.
The midfield maestro only made his debut for the Portuguese champion last season but has impressed during his 53 games for the club.
Mourinho’s Spurs have the option to make the switch permanent at the end of the loan deal for a fee reported to be over $55 million.As Christian Eriksen has agreed to depart The London club to join Inter Milan, Gedson’s arrival holds significant importance.
The 21-year-old becomes gaffer Jose Mourinho’s first signing as Tottenham manager at the helm and will help bolster his options in midfield.
“For me, this is one big dream to play for this club. I will try to give my best for the club every day, every training [session] and every game’
The rising Portuguese star shouldn’t find it too difficult to make himself at home in North London though having already got family living in the capital of England.“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,” he said.
“Every player in the world, everyone, wants to play in the Premier League so this is more motivation because I always dreamed about playing in this league.
Young Gedson Fernandes now wants to emulate his compatriot and living legend of world football Ronaldo’s impact on the English Premier League.
He [Ronaldo] is a Portuguese player and he can break all records, he tries to win day by day so I have to follow the same thing,” said Gedson Fernandes, who will wear No. 30 for his new team, Tottenham.
Spurs will be hoping Fernandes can follow the same career trajectory of fellow Benfica graduate Joao Felix who signed for Atletico Madrid for $142 million last year.
Christian Eriksen’s exit from Tottenham Hotspur after a big spell could have urged Mourinho to swoop for Gedson Fernandes. He could uplift a big role in the remaining chunk of the season and make his name count at the biggest stage
