Mathys Tel Joins Tottenham on Loan with £45m Option to Buy After Dramatic Deadline Day U-Turn

Tottenham have successfully secured the signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich on a loan deal with a £45 million option to buy after the forward made a surprising U-turn.

Originally rejecting the move just days earlier, the 19-year-old changed his mind after a conversation with Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, leading to a late move as the January transfer deadline closed.

Tel’s potential transfer has been a rollercoaster, with interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

The forward initially declined the opportunity to join Tottenham, but after talks with Postecoglou about his role at the club, Tel opted to make the switch. If the £45m option is activated at the end of the season, the young striker will sign a six-year contract with Spurs.

The deal adds to Tottenham’s roster as they continue to strengthen their squad, despite an injury crisis. However, the club failed to add defensive cover before the window closed, as a bid for Marc Guehi was rejected by Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Tottenham’s other transfer activity included the signing of defender Kevin Danso and goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who joined on loan and for a £12.5m fee, respectively.

Postecoglou will hope that the arrival of Tel, along with Danso, can help improve Spurs’ performance in both domestic and European competitions. The club is currently battling in the Carabao Cup, Europa League, and FA Cup, and with their position in the Premier League needing improvement, Tel could be a vital addition to their attacking options.

Tel’s decision to move to Spurs came after Bayern Munich had wanted a £5m loan fee for a potential Manchester United deal without a buy clause, leading to their interest being withdrawn. Now, with a clear focus on securing regular first-team football, Tel’s move to Tottenham is seen as a great opportunity for the player to develop further.