Mathys Tel has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bayern Munich on an initial £50m deal, with the option to make the move permanent in the summer. The 19-year-old France under-21 forward has been one of the most talked-about names in the transfer window.
Tel was signed by Bayern from Rennes in 2022 for around £23m, but he has struggled to break into the starting XI despite being described as “one of the biggest talents in Europe”. He joined Tottenham after reportedly turning down initial offers from other clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou may use Tel as a winger, mostly on the left side, given his right-footed preference. However, this could be limited by his ball control at high tempo, which might not be crisp enough to avoid turnovers against talented full-backs.
Tel’s playing time has been alarmingly low since Bayern manager Vincent Kompany took over, despite being hailed as “an unbelievably sought-after player” last week. His struggles for consistency and regular starts have led to him leaving the German club, where he was eager to get more football in the Premier League.
The move marks a significant boost for Spurs, who sit 14th in the league, and could bring a new level of energy and creativity to their attacking play. However, Tel still has it all to prove, given his unfulfilled potential at Bayern and limited experience in top-level football.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpwxk57gvl5o