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Jose Mourinho makes his first Tottenham signing as Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes joins on an 18-month loan with option of a £56m permanent deal

Jose Mourinho has made his first signing at Tottenham as Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes has joined on an 18-month loan deal.

Spurs moved to sign the 21-year-old ahead of West Ham after he fell out of favour at Benfica. West Ham had been hopeful of landing Fernandes until late last week but he was then offered to Spurs by super-agent Jorge Mendes.

Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that Tottenham had agreed a long-term loan deal that includes an option to buy the Portugal international for £56million.

Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes has joined Tottenham on an 18-month loan deal
Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes has joined Tottenham on an 18-month loan deal
Spurs moved to sign the 21-year-old ahead of West Ham after he fell out of favour at Benfica
Spurs moved to sign the 21-year-old ahead of West Ham after he fell out of favour at Benfica
The Portugal international poses for photo with a Tottenham shirt at the club's training ground
The Portugal international poses for photo with a Tottenham shirt at the club's training ground

On making the move to north London, Fernandes said: 'I'm very happy to be here today – I make my dream a reality.