Mateus Fernandes set to sign for London club, Sporting cash in millions | OneFootball

Sporting could make a significant financial gain with Mateus Fernandes; The midfielder is leaving Southampton to head to the capital of England.

The deal is almost closed. Mateus Fernandes is very close to becoming a West Ham player for 44M. The 'hammers' have already reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of the Portuguese midfielder. Sporting will also be entitled to receive around 4 million euros.

According to English journalist Ben Jacobs, the amount to be paid by the London club could also include an additional 3.5 million in bonuses. If the transfer is indeed completed, the Alvalade Club will make a significant financial gain, as the lions secured 10% of a future capital gain at the time of his departure.

Furthermore, Sporting will also be entitled to receive amounts related to the years of training the player spent in Alvalade. Mateus Fernandes stood out last season while playing for Southampton and was followed by several Premier League clubs.

The player also attracted interest from Italy's Juventus. Jorge Mendes, the athlete's agent, was on the ground and tried to assist in the list of potential reinforcements for the Turin club, but the transfer did not materialize (Read HERE).

In 2024/25, Mateus Fernandes – valued at 15 million euros - played 42 games, scored three goals, and provided six assists while playing for Southampton, and was voted player of the year by the 'saints' fans of the English club. With a large part of his training done at the Alcochete Academy, the midfielder played 10 matches for Sporting's main team, between 2022/23 and 2024/25, in which he scored once and provided one assist.

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