West Ham United have finalised the signings of Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa for a combined fee in the region of £55 million, delivering the midfield reinforcements manager Graham Potter has been demanding since his arrival in East London.
Portuguese starlet Fernandes, who joins from Sporting CP, arrives with a growing reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young midfielders. The 20-year-old is known for his technical ability, ball progression, and tactical intelligence — attributes that fit perfectly into Potter’s philosophy of controlling possession and building patiently from midfield.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Magassa, 21, makes the switch from AS Monaco after emerging as a dynamic box-to-box presence in Ligue 1. His athleticism, defensive awareness, and versatility — capable of playing both as a holding midfielder and in central defence — give the Hammers crucial flexibility in a congested season.
Potter had been vocal about the need to strengthen his options in the middle of the park, particularly after the summer departure of several senior players left West Ham short in depth and quality. With Fernandes and Magassa now on board, the manager finally has the blend of youth, energy, and technical ability he has been pushing for.
The double swoop underlines the club’s ambition to compete on multiple fronts, with European football once again on the horizon. Both players are expected to integrate quickly into the squad, with fans eagerly anticipating their potential impact when West Ham return to Premier League action this weekend.
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