Matheus Fernandes left Sporting and was presented on Tuesday as a reinforcement for Southampton.

As Misfotipol already reported,The Saints paid 15 million euros to sign the Portuguese international under 21. However, the business could reach 20 million by achieving certain objectives and the Lions guarantee ten percent of the future sale. In a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), in addition to confirming these figures, SAD de Alvalade revealed that it will support the value of the solidarity mechanism, as well as the “intermediary services fee”, in the amount of ten percent of the transfer.

The young midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the English club, who were recently promoted to the Premier League.

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“I am very happy to be here, it is a dream come true to come to England and play in the Premier League. It is the best league in the world in my opinion. It has the best coaches, the best players and the best clubs. It is good for me, for my growth and I am happy,” Matheus Fernandes told Southampton’s communication channels.

“I know a few things about Southampton and the city. Jose Fonte and Cedric played here and I want to speak to them. I spoke to the manager and I really liked him and I liked his energy.”

After winning in Madeira. Ruben Amorim had already justified the 20-year-old's departure by saying he had to “make choices”..

Matheus Fernandes started his training at Olhanense, but moved to Sporting eight years ago. During his service to the Lions' main team, he played a total of ten matches. Last season, Matheus Fernandes was loaned to Estoril and played 35 matches (one goal and three assists).