Tottenham set to make Mathys Tel loan deal permanent

Tottenham Hotspur achieved a historic milestone by ending a 17-year trophy drought with their victory over Manchester United to lift the Europa League in Bilbao.

The triumph marks a turning point for the club, igniting renewed optimism among fans and players.

As celebrations continue, Tottenham are already beginning to plan ahead for the 2025/26 season, focusing on strengthening their squad to sustain their newfound success.

One of the key players in Tottenham’s recent triumph has been 20-year-old forward Mathys Tel.

Since joining the club on loan from Bayern Munich in February, Tel has made a significant impact, playing 1,173 minutes across 19 matches.

He has contributed one goal and three assists, demonstrating his potential as an attacking force. Tottenham are now keen on securing Tel’s services permanently, viewing him as an essential part of their future plans.

According to reports, Tottenham has until early June to exercise a €50 million purchase option for Tel.

However, the club is actively seeking to renegotiate the fee, aiming to reduce the cost of making the move permanent.

The negotiations reflect Tottenham’s strategic approach to squad building, balancing their ambitions with financial considerations as they aim to assemble a competitive team for upcoming seasons.

Tel’s journey to Tottenham began after a promising stint at Bayern Munich, where he arrived from Rennes in July 2022 for €20 million.

Under coach Thomas Tuchel in the 2023/24 campaign, he played an important role, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 30 Bundesliga appearances.

However, his playing time diminished after Vincent Kompany’s appointment as Bayern’s manager, prompting the loan move to Tottenham.

Under the Belgian manager at Bayern, Tel struggled to find consistent minutes, playing just 466 minutes in 14 games.

The loan move to Tottenham has given him an opportunity to showcase his talent on a bigger stage.