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As well as West Ham’s kit release this morning, Mateus Fernandes has officially been announced by Spurs, concluding the rumours and marking the end of what felt to be an impending saga.

With Fernandes’ sale generating West Ham £85m, a replacement needs to be found, and it appears that the Hammers were ahead of the curve, anticipating Fernandes’ departure long before the confirmation and have found their man that they believe should replace Mateus.

West Ham United have agreed to sell Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur for an £85m fee today. The Portuguese midfielder was contemplating and open to joining both Spurs and Manchester United, but Spurs pushed forward, offering a fee Manchester United weren’t happy to pay, and the Hammers have accepted their offer.

Mateus Fernandes did not force a move away and was content with waiting; it just happens to be that Tottenham were willing to pay the money.

It will be £85m guaranteed, with no add-ons, and if a sell-on clause is included, it is unknown.

At last! It feels as if the corruption amongst the West Ham world is healing. The club has announced that a new badge will be introduced in the 2028/29 season and will be voted on by fans once the designs are released.

Many fans have been excited at the prospect of this, and it does well and truly feel as if it is a task long overdue - despite our new badge only being incorporated for a decade so far, it’s been a decade too long.

It was a badge designed for a financial boost, and it felt as if the club was rebranded for the sake of business, not for identity.