Mathys Tel opens why he joined Tottenham despite the initial rejection

The new Tottenham Firming Mathys Tel has described his decision to leave the Bayern Munich for the Ange Postecoglou team as the “best option” for his career, despite the previously decrease in a transfer to the Club of Northern London.

The 19 -year -old French striker made the change of the giants of the Bundesliga to the spurs the day of the transfer deadline, after a sudden change of heart.

The agreement is seen to join an initial loan, with the option to buy for a rate that is believed to be around 50 million. This season, Tel has found limited opportunities in Bayern, with only eight league games.

Speaking for the first time as a player of the Spurs, he said: “I am very excited to play with my teammates, for fans. That is a new challenge for me, a new chapter to open. Very excited about that.

“Why I chose Tottenham, because that was the best option for me, which was important for me. I felt the commitment, I talked to President (President Daniel Levy), spoke with the manager.

“I am young. I began to grow and this was the best option for me and I am very happy. “

Tel is one of the three new incorporations of the first team made by the Spurs in January, and there will be high expectations so that it has an immediate impact since the club seeks to change what has been a disappointing season. The striker scored 16 goals in 83 appearances during his time at Bayern.

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The Spurs have suffered a difficult race in the Premier League, ensuring only two victories in their last 12 games, which has left them sitting at the table.

However, the signs of improvement appeared with a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday, and have advanced to the last 16 of the Europa League.

Tottenham will go to Anfield on Thursday with an advantage of 1-0 in the second leg of his Cup Cup Capao against Liverpool, a match that could see Tel debut in the club.

“I think I am a physical, fast, technical player,” Tel added.

“Game every moment, every game with my heart. I live with this pressure. I always have to strive to get up and look forward. “

Tel also revealed that his decision to join the Spurs was influenced by the international companions of France Sub-21 Wilson Odobert.

“I talked to Wilson, he told me you had to come here. He is my friend, I played with him in the French team, we are good friends. He told me to see, it’s a great team and you’ll see. It’s very nice.

“Football is a dream for me, playing with the first team, for the best in the world.

“I am ready for each game. That’s why I’m there. I know what I have to do for Tottenham, for the team, for fans, and I hope to do it. “