Tottenham's big money signing Mateus Fernandes made an immediate impression on his debut for the club, scoring a stunning goal in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons.
The Portuguese midfielder started in a newly looked midfield trio alongside Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher, and took just three minutes to open his Tottenham account.
Following an early Mathys Tel corner, MK Dons goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray punched the ball clear to the edge of the penalty area, where Fernandes anticipated the drop and met the falling ball on the volley.
He launched a venomous strike that cannoned off the inside of the post and into the back of the net, proving to be the only goal in a 1-0 win over the League One side.
The thunderous effort sent a strong statement to the Spurs faithful following his £85 million arrival from West Ham, and Fernandes was overjoyed with his goal.
"It was my favourite goal of my career. By a mile," Fernandes said after the game, admitting that it sits right at the top of his personal highlight reel.
He added that he needs to do this more often, to shoot outside of the box, and that it gives him confidence for the rest of the days.
The Portuguese star's instant impact provides Tottenham with a massive boost as De Zerbi's squad continues its preparations ahead of the Premier League season opener against Brentford.
