Tottenham is showing satisfaction with Bayern Munich prospect Mathys Tel (20), who was brought in as a replacement for Son Heung-min (33).
British outlet 'TBR Football' cited European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the 18th (Korean time), reporting that Tottenham is "very satisfied" with Tel.
Tel was loaned to Tottenham from Bayern Munich in February. He has been seeking playing time as he has not been utilized much under coach Vincent Kompany. This transfer includes a full acquisition option after this season. However, Tel's consent is essential.
Tel's transfer has garnered significant interest among fans. As a French national team player and a prospect from Munich, expectations were high for his performance at Tottenham. Moreover, Tel is considered one of the successors to Son Heung-min, who is approaching his mid-30s.
Tottenham made considerable efforts to acquire Tel. The leadership, including Chairman Daniel Levy, directly participated in negotiations, and Coach Ange Postecoglou even made convincing phone calls. Even Harry Kane advised Tel on joining Tottenham.
However, as of now, Tel has not yet made a significant impact. He has only scored 1 goal in 7 games wearing the Tottenham jersey.
Tel scored a late equalizer in the FA Cup fourth round against Aston Villa, which Tottenham lost 1-2 on the 10th of last month. He marked his debut goal for Tottenham in just two games. However, he has remained silent since then.
Tel is certainly recognized for his talent. However, he is showing that adapting to English football is not easy for a prospect. Analysts suggest that joining in the middle of the season has also influenced this.
Nevertheless, Tottenham is expressing considerable satisfaction with Tel. Romano noted through British outlet 'Give Me Sport' that Tottenham still believes Tel will succeed in North London.
The first reason Tottenham is counting on Tel is his potential. They believe he can perform well not only as a forward but also as a winger. In the long term, they hope he will replace Son Heung-min.
Moreover, inside Tottenham, they highly evaluate Tel's attitude. Romano explained, "Tottenham is very satisfied with Tel's attitude and the potential he shows. That is why they had worked for weeks to acquire Tel in January."
Romano also remarked, "As Coach Postecoglou always says, Tottenham currently trusts Tel as a future player for the club," while adding, "However, we will have to see what happens later."
'TBR Football' is curious whether Tottenham will be able to fully acquire Tel after this season. Tottenham is confident about a full acquisition, given that Bayern Munich initially intended to fully transfer Tel and that he is enjoying life under the current coaching system.
However, it is uncertain whether Tel will continue to stay if Tottenham fails to secure a spot in European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League next season. To achieve this, winning the Europa League is essential for Tottenham.
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