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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes on an 18-month loan, which includes an option to purchase before June 2021.
Spurs announced their first January signing on the club's official Twitter account Wednesday:
Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficialu270dufe0f We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement for the 18-month loan of Gedson Fernandes from Benfica with an option to make the transfer permanent. #BemVindoGedson u26aaufe0f #COYS
Tottenham confirmed Fernandes will wear the No. 30 jersey in a statement on their website.
Fernandes, 21, made his senior debut for Benfica in August 2018 and has made 59 appearances for the defending Primeira Liga champions across all competitions.