Tottenham's big-money signing Mateus Fernandes has immediately made his mark, scoring a spectacular goal on his debut against MK Dons. The Portuguese midfielder showcased his quality in Spurs' pre-season campaign under Roberto De Zerbi.
Fernandes, starting in a new midfield alongside Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher, opened his Tottenham account just three minutes into a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. The goal came after an early corner from Mathys Tel, with MK Dons goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray punching the ball to the edge of the penalty area.
Anticipating the rebound, Fernandes met the ball with a powerful volley. The venomous strike rocketed off the inside of the post and found the back of the net, proving to be the decisive moment in a 1-0 victory over the League One side. This stunning effort sends a clear message to the Spurs faithful following his reported £85 million transfer.
Speaking after the match, the 22-year-old midfielder expressed his elation, calling it the "favourite goal of my career. By a mile." He added, "I need to do this more and more times, to shoot outside of the box, I know that I can do it. This just gives me confidence for the rest of the days."
The instant impact from Fernandes provides a significant boost to Tottenham as De Zerbi's squad gears up for their Premier League season opener against Brentford.
