Despite the rumours circulating in the media a few weeks ago, Mathys Tel has been enjoying his time at Tottenham.
The young French striker joined Spurs during the last winter transfer window after a competitive race for his signature, which the club ultimately won.
In addition to Tel, it was also revealed that Tottenham made some last-minute moves to secure Mexican forward Santiago Gimenez. However, the international had already given his word to AC Milan.
Another player Spurs tried to sign, this time from AC Milan, was Fikayo Tomori. The club has long been interested in recruiting him, but the defender was not keen on making the switch.
With this in mind, Tottenham secured the talents of Mathys Tel, adding him to their growing list of young prospects.
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Yesterday, The Athletic revealed a key piece of information—the decisive factor behind Mathys Tel’s decision to join the club.
According to the outlet, the North London side provides excellent opportunities for young talents to break into the first team.
Reports suggest that the former Bayern Munich player has praised the fact that Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is not shy about playing teenagers, which convinced him that joining the club could offer him a key role.
The same outlet also reported that Mason Melia, a young talent set to join the club in 2026, chose Tottenham for the same reason.
Mathys Tel set to make an impact on Spurs in the future
Mathys Tel has already made one appearance for Spurs, with media outlets rating him as a promising young prospect.
In last Sunday’s match against Manchester United, Mathys Tel was given a rating of 5/10. The Frenchman showed promising movement, but his final product lacked a bit in this match.
Although he missed some goal-scoring and passing opportunities, he is expected to develop into a valuable addition to the squad over time.
Tel was also briefly involved in a minor controversy, with rumours suggesting that the 19-year-old had rejected the club.
However, Ange Postecoglou dismissed these claims, explaining that Tel was simply concerned about his future.
Given his young age, it was only natural for him to consider all available options.