Roberto De Zerbi has revealed which of Mateus Fernandes’ qualities he admires the most after Tottenham broke the bank to bring the 21-year-old through the door.Tottenham paid a club-record £85m for Fernandes, albeit the record only stood for less than 24 hours before the Lilywhites splashed even more cash to land Sandro Tonali.The 21-year-old snubbed Man United in favour of moving to Spurs after being won over by Roberto De Zerbi’s vision.In his first interview as a Tottenham player, Fernandes said that he is very excited to join a ‘massive club’, and admitted that he cannot wait to get started in North London.Credit: @thefrederikkejensen / InstagramRoberto De Zerbi names three qualities he admires in Tottenham’s Mateus FernandesDe Zerbi has now revealed that the Portugal internaitonal is someone who has been on his radar for a long time.He spoke glowingly about the midfielder’s ability on the ball, his intensity and his intelligence, admitting that the 21-year-old will be key for the style of play he wants to implement at Spurs.De Zerbi told Tottenham’s official website: “I’ve admired Mateus for a long time because he combines quality on the ball with the intensity and intelligence that are so important in the way we want to play.“Despite his age, he already has good experience in the Premier League and has shown quality and consistency at this level. Mateus is comfortable under pressure, can progress the ball, works hard for the team and has the courage to make things happen in difficult moments. I believe this is the ideal environment for him to continue his development and I’m excited to start working with him.”Johan Lange says Spurs fans will enjoy watching FernandesTottenham sporting director, Johan Lange, pointed out that the Spurs newcomer has already showcased an ability to perform at the highest level at a young age.The Dane insisted that Fernandes will be a big part of the club’s present and future, adding that the supporters will enjoy watching the former Hammers star in the Lilywhite shirt.Lange said about the midfielder’s arrival: “I’m delighted to welcome Mateus to the club. He is a player with outstanding technical ability, intelligence and maturity, and even at a young age, has shown he can perform consistently in demanding, high-pressure environments.“We believe this is the right place for Mateus to take the next step in his career, working with our outstanding coaching staff and alongside an ambitious and talented group of players. I know our supporters will enjoy watching him, as he has the talent, mentality and work ethic to become a very important player both for the present and the future of Tottenham Hotspur.”READ MORE: Tottenham’s club record transfer fee for Sandro Tonali explainedThe post De Zerbi reveals why Mateus Fernandes will be ‘so important’ for his Tottenham style appeared first on Spurs Web.