Player let go by Ruben Amorim now worth €45m, brings millions to Sporting | OneFootball

Mateus Fernandes, who was not favored by Ruben Amorim at Sporting, is a new addition to West Ham and brings in millions for the green and whites.

Mateus Fernandes was announced this Friday, August 29, as the latest addition to West Ham. In a statement, the historic Premier League club announced the signing of the former Sporting player, who was 'let go' by Ruben Amorim, in a deal worth around 44 million euros, with the lions entitled to 3 million.

“I am very happy to be here. I am excited to represent West Ham. It's a big step for me. It's a big Club: the project, the stadium, the city. I want to play good football. The most important thing is to give everything on the field,” said Mateus Fernandes in his first statements as a reinforcement for the Premier League emblem.

When Mateus Fernandes left for Southampton for 15 million euros, Sporting reserved 10% of a future profit. Well, calculations made, the lions receive a sum around 3 million (10% of the profit, which is, more or less, around 30 million euros).

In 2024/25, Mateus Fernandes - valued at 15 million euros - played 42 games, scored three goals and made six assists, for Southampton, having been voted player of the year by the English club's fans. Moreover, the midfielder trained at Sporting caught the attention of several Premier League emblems.

With most of his training done at the Alcochete Academy, the midfielder played 10 matches for the main Sporting team, between 2022/23 and 2024/25, in which he made a successful shot and a pass for a goal. In the summer of 2024, the athlete moved to Southampton for 15 million euros.

Check out the presentation video of Mateus Fernandes as a reinforcement for West Ham:

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