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Fernandes joined Sporting Lisbon's academy in 2016 Southampton have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon for a fee in the region of £15m. The Portugal Under-21 international joins the Saints on a five-year deal. Fernandes played five times for Sporting's first team and spent last season on loan at Estoril, making 28 Primeira Liga appearances. "I'm very happy to be here - it's a dream come true to come to England and play in the Premier League, " the 20-year-old said. "It's the best league in the world, in my opinion. It has the best coaches, the best players, the best teams. It's good for me, for my growth and I'm happy. " Southampton manager Russell Martin said Fernandes had "key attributes" to help the club "here and now in the Premier League". "Mateus is a player we have been monitoring for a while and someone we are really excited about, " Martin added. Southampton are next in Premier League action on Saturday when they host Nottingham Forest at 15: 00 BST. Latest Southampton news and analysis Sinner cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance 'Pope and England's chance to prepare for life without Stokes' Sterling left out of Chelsea squad for European game Messy, tender comedy from Kyla Harris Tetraplegic artist Freya asks her chaotic best friend Jo to be her carer in her new home What do you do when your daughter marries an idiot? Greg Davies, Andy Samberg and Taylor Lautner bring a piece of Hollywood to Lichfield A host of stars bid to become Celebrity Master Chef 2024 Celebrities whip up culinary triumphs in the Master Chef kitchen An absorbing mystery in a beautiful Swedish setting Haunted by the past, grief therapist Vera believes her missing brother is still alive 'Pope and England's chance to prepare for life without Stokes' 'Hull overcomes Olympics setback for Women's Open bid' PFL turns to boxing's blueprint – gimmick or genius? 'Shock & despair' - how Southport FC helped a town in mourning Who makes Troy Deeney's first Premier League team of the week? East v West - Germany's drug-fuelled Cold War for medals The countdown is on. .. Who could be on the move? Weekly football quiz: Who assisted Mbappe? 2 Good, 2 Bad - Richards in net & Mac Allister's miss. Video2 Good, 2 Bad - Richards in net & Mac Allister's miss Why Kovacic's performance shows Man City may not need Rodri understudy What next for The Hundred? Invincibles beat Brave to retain Hundred title - highlights. Video Invincibles beat Brave to retain Hundred title - highlights London Spirit beat Welsh Fire to win first Hundred title - highlights Video London Spirit beat Welsh Fire to win first Hundred title - highlights How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided breaking world 'Breathtaking football' - how Slot's Liverpool machine kicked into gear Why Raya is a 'title-chasing' goalkeeper - Hart analysis. Video Why Raya is a 'title-chasing' goalkeeper - Hart analysis From Everton trial to Serie A star - the rise of new Man Utd hero Zirkzee How many Paris 2024 medallists come from your area? The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.