Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a permanent transfer deal for French forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, sources close to the negotiations have confirmed to OpitanglobaMedia Football. The 20-year-old attacker, who impressed during a six-month loan at Tottenham Spurs, becomes the first signing of new manager Thomas Frank’s tenure in North London.
Tel initially joined Tottenham Spurs in January on loan with a €60 million option to buy. However, following productive negotiations between the two clubs, Tottenham Spurs secured his services for a significantly reduced fee of €40 million, including performance-based bonuses. The deal represents a key step in the club’s summer rebuild under Frank, with Tel committing to a long-term contract that will keep him at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium until June 2031.
Frank’s First Signing Signals a New Era at Spurs
New Tottenham spurs head coach Thomas Frank, appointed earlier this month to succeed Ange Postecoglou, wasted no time in making a decisive mark. By greenlighting the permanent acquisition of Mathys Tel, the Danish tactician has signaled his intention to rejuvenate Spurs’ attacking options.
Despite Tel being a Postecoglou recruit, the 20-year-old’s profile and potential clearly appealed to Frank. The former Brentford manager sees Tel as a player who can thrive in multiple forward roles, offering dynamism and creativity in Spurs’ frontline. Tel’s three goals and one assist in 20 appearances last season provided glimpses of his talent, enough to convince Frank and the club’s hierarchy to push through a long-term deal.
Bayern Munich Part Ways with Promising French Talent
Bayern Munich originally signed Tel from Rennes in 2022 for €30 million, identifying him as a top prospect after he became one of Ligue 1’s youngest debutants at just 16. Despite showing flashes of brilliance in Germany, Tel struggled to cement a regular starting role at the Bundesliga giants, prompting the loan move to Tottenham in January.
Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl confirmed earlier in the week that discussions with Spurs were in advanced stages. “Mathys wanted to play in the U21 European Championship with France, and we allowed him to. We’re talking to Tottenham, that’s no secret,” Eberl told Abendzeitung München. With the deal now finalized, Bayern will pocket a reasonable return, while Tel looks set to continue his development in the Premier League.
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Tottenham Sign Mathys Tel Permanently in €40m Deal From Bayern Munich
With Tel’s signing secured, attention now turns to further additions under Thomas Frank’s direction. Tottenham have launched an ambitious £70 million bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford — a player Frank knows well from his previous role. The offer reportedly includes £65 million upfront and an additional £5 million in add-ons, as Spurs look to fend off competition from Manchester United.
While United remain Mbeumo’s preferred destination, Spurs hope Frank’s influence could sway the Cameroon international toward North London. Mbeumo, along with teammate Yoane Wissa, scored a combined 38 Premier League goals last season and would significantly boost Tottenham’s offensive arsenal. Wissa has also been linked to a potential move to Spurs.
Semenyo and Others on Spurs’ Radar Amid Summer Rebuild
Tottenham’s transfer ambitions do not stop with Mbeumo and Wissa. Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is also a target, with the Ghanaian striker attracting interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Manchester United. Valued at around £70 million by the Cherries, Semenyo represents another versatile forward option who fits Frank’s high-intensity style of play.
As Spurs gear up for their return to the Champions League and aim to build on their recent Europa League triumph, bolstering the squad’s attacking depth is a clear priority. With Mathys Tel already in the bag and more signings on the horizon, Tottenham appear determined to back their new manager with the resources needed for success.
By OpitanglobaMedia Football
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