Tottenham have signed Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on deadline day. The 19-year-old striker joins on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy for €55m at the end of the season. Tel was previously a target for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
When Harry Kane left the team, Tottenham added Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth to replace him. However, the English striker has not met expectations and is often injured. Spurs' attack depends on captain Son Heung-min, who is getting older, so the results are not good. Therefore, to avoid the risk of relegation, Tottenham is forced to add a striker.
Whether Mathys Tel's arrival is a long-term or short-term solution for Tottenham is an unanswered question because both sides are reasonable. Tottenham are currently in a serious crisis and urgently need a striker to ease the burden on Son and Solanke. However, Tel's arrival at this time is considered a temporary solution and may not be suitable for the club's long-term strategy. Because when Tel is there, Solanke's position will be affected.
Spurs are not big enough to buy an expensive young star to test Solanke. Not only that, once Mathys Tel plays well, Tottenham will be hesitant. If they buy this young star outright, they may have to part ways with Solanke or a few others to balance their finances.
"He is a Tottenham player now. I don't think about bringing Mathys Tel in for just six months and that's it" - Ange Postecoglou shared about the team's newest recruit ahead of the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool.
During the last winter transfer window, Mathys Tel was very closely approached by Tottenham but the deal fell through once. It was not until 72 hours later, on the last day of the transfer window, that the deal was restored and quickly closed. It was Postecoglou who called Tel to convince him to join the "Rooster". The Australian strategist said that Tel was reluctant at first but then agreed.
"I see that he has a way of looking at the problem that is not too complicated. A player who is only 19 years old has to make an important choice to decide his future.
We had a direct conversation, everything was about football. At Tottenham, Tel will be in a great position to develop his career. He really wants to play football and we have shown that as long as you are motivated, the club always creates opportunities.
I think the way Tottenham are operating will suit Mathys Tel. More importantly, the club's strategy in the future will suit his desire to develop himself. It won't be quick, but even if it takes time, I see Tel is completely comfortable with this" - Postecoglou shared.
Mathys Tel is fit to play in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool. Tottenham have a slight advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 at home.
