Premier League: Tottenham sign Gedson Fernandes

Tottenham have announced their first signing since manager Jose Mourinho has taken charge of the club, 21-year-old midfielder Gedson Fernandes joins the Spurs from Portuguese top-flight side Benfica. The move is not permanent yet, the two clubs agreed on a loan deal that will keep the player at Tottenham for the next 18 months, but the Premier League club have an option to buy the midfielder at the end of the loan period. 

Gedson Fernandes managed to win the Portuguese top flight title with Benfica last season, he played 53 games for the club and scored twice in the UEFA Champions League. He also has two caps for Portugal, but this season wasn't be best for him as he fell out of favour and was kept on the bench for several matches. In fact, the last match that he started was at the end of October. 

Fernandes shoulnd't have any problems with settling in London because his family have already moved there for work. "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," the player said. "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." 

"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. His first chance to play for the Spurs will be on Saturday, when they visit Watford at Vicarage Road. Tottenham are 5/4 at NetBet to win that match.