Mateus Fernandes scores ‘greatest goal ever seen’ in first start for Tottenham after £85m transfer

MATEUS FERNANDES scored a wonder strike for Spurs on his debut as fans were left raving about “the greatest goal I’ve ever seen”. Tottenham’s new £85million man was handed his first start for the club in their pre-season friendly against MK Dons on Wednesday evening. Scroll down to see clip of wonder-goal Tottenham’s new £85m signing Mateus Fernandes netted a super long-range strike vs MK Dons Credit: Spurs_official/X The Portuguese star lashed home on the volley from outside the area to leave fans stunnedCredit: Refer to source Fernandes, who has arrived from relegated West Ham, lashed in a venomous shot on the volley from outside the box. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The effort pinged into the net off the post and the Portugal star was immediately mobbed by his new team-mates. The superb hit was enough to seal a 1-0 win over the League One outfit in the behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. But the low-key nature of the game couldn’t stop excited Spurs fans from hailing Fernandes and his technique. One supporter posted a clip of the video and wrote: “Mateus Fernandes with the greatest goal I’ve ever seen.” Another added: “Goal of the season and the season hasn’t even started yet.” A third said: “Give West Ham another £85m for that alone.” Most read in Sport Other ambitious fans joked: “I’ve seen enough, we are winning the Premier League.” BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Fernandes was asked about the strike by club media after the game and claimed it was the best goal he’s ever scored. He said: “It was great, no? It was my favourite goal of my career by a mile. The second one was last season. “I need to do this more, to shoot outside the box. I know I can do it.” Spurs won the race to sign Fernandes after beating Manchester United to his signature. He enjoyed a top season for the Hammers after scoring three goals and assisting four. But he could not prevent the team’s relegation as they finished 18th, two points off Tottenham in 17th. Fernandes is hoping for a fresh start after being relegated with West Ham last season Credit: AP Comment now