Tottenham is highly valuing the potential of Mathys Tel (20, above Tottenham), who is expected to be a replacement for Son Heung-min (33). However, it is argued that whether he will be fully signed depends on the results of the UEFA Europa League.

Tottenham acquired Tel on loan from Bayern Munich last February. Tel, who has become desperate for playing time, was not included in the plans of Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany.

Tel's transfer was a major point of interest at the end of the winter transfer market. Initially having rejected a move to Tottenham, Tel reversed his decision and joined the club. Moreover, Bayern Munich, which wanted a permanent transfer of Tel, agreed to Tottenham's loan deal.

The French national team member and Bayern Munich prospect Tel is also considered as one of the potential replacements for Son Heung-min, who is approaching his mid-30s. There were high expectations for him.

However, Tel has yet to meet those expectations. So far, he has participated in 7 matches and scored 1 goal. He has not scored in the Premier League or the Europa League.

Tel scored a late equalizer during injury time in the FA Cup Round of 32 match against Aston Villa, which ended in a 1-2 defeat last month on the 10th. Although he marked his debut goal for Tottenham in just his second match, he has remained silent since then.

In response, European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano noted through 'GiveMeSport' on the 27th (Korean time), "As of now, it is certain that Tottenham is considering Tel as part of their future project."

He continued, "However, what financial decisions Tottenham makes this summer will depend on the results of the Europa League," emphasizing, "Right now, we are focused solely on the present. The Europa League is extremely important, which is why decisions regarding next season's budget or plans are being postponed."

He added, "This is similar to the situation with Manchester United. If the opportunity to qualify for the Champions League arises, everything could change" and noted, "It could also enable more financial activities."

Ultimately, it suggests that whether Tottenham, led by coach Ange Postecoglou, wins the Europa League could determine Tel's future. Winning the Europa League would secure a spot in the Champions League, providing significant financial strength.

Conversely, if they are eliminated from the Europa League, the scale of next season's investment is likely to decrease. Since they will not participate in European competitions, they have no choice but to reduce the squad size. This is expected to affect both the acquisition budget and overall team maintenance.

Internally, Tottenham is hoping to fully acquire Tel but has postponed that decision until after the Europa League results. This implies that if certain situations arise, Tel's future could become uncertain.

The option to fully acquire Tel must be triggered by Tottenham. However, if Tel does not agree, the deal cannot be realized. This means that even if Tottenham wants Tel, the contract cannot be completed if Tel refuses.

Nonetheless, coach Postecoglou recently explained positively, "We have debuted a very young player under a lot of pressure in the Premier League," adding, "Initially, Lucas Beriwald faced similar difficulties but showed growth over time."

He continued, "With Dominic Solanke returning and Richarlison soon to come back, we will be able to utilize Tel in the way we want."

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