Tottenham Hotspur have officially secured the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, both clubs confirmed on Sunday. The 20-year-old French forward has signed a long-term contract with Spurs until 2031, following a successful four-month loan spell.
Transfer Details & Contract
Fee: Reported to be around £30 million
Contract Duration: Six-year deal (until 2031)
Previous Agreement: Joined on loan in February with an option to buy
Tottenham announced the deal in an official statement:
*”We are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from FC Bayern. Mathys joined the Club from the Bundesliga side in February on loan until the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent. We can confirm we have agreed a deal with Bayern that will see the France Under-21 international sign a contract that will run until 2031 when his current loan deal ends on 30 June.”*
Bayern Munich’s Farewell to Tel
Max Eberl, Bayern’s head of sport, praised Tel’s contributions during his time in Germany:
“Mathys Tel came to FC Bayern as a very young player and mastered his first steps at the top level of European football here. He was a popular figure in the squad, who always gave his all for the club and the team. The move to Tottenham has turned out to be the right one for his development.”
Tel’s Career So Far
Joined Bayern in 2022 from Stade Rennes
Extended contract until 2029 in March 2023
Record: 16 goals in 83 appearances (mostly as a substitute)
Struggled for consistent starts under Thomas Tuchel
Impact at Tottenham
Since arriving in February, Tel:
Made 20 appearances across all competitions
Played a role in Tottenham’s Europa League triumph (their first major trophy in 17 years)
Part of the squad that defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the final
First Signing Under New Manager Thomas Frank
Tel’s permanent move marks Tottenham’s first signing under new head coach Thomas Frank, who was appointed on Thursday following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.
What’s Next for Tel?
With his future now secured at Tottenham, the young forward will aim to:
Establish himself as a key starter
Develop further under Thomas Frank’s system
Build on his promising performances from last season
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