Official | Mathys Tel completes Tottenham move with buy option included in loan deal | OneFootball

Mathys Tel (19) has completed a move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur. The Frenchman joins on a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent.

The Frenchman decided to leave Bayern Munich in search of game time earlier this month and was subsequently the subject of interest from a whole range of Premier League sides. Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Tottenham were all interested. The latter even reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for a permanent deal before Tel then rejected a move to the London-based club.

Tottenham can buy Tel for just over £45m

Manchester United then made a concrete approach and despite the player being keen on the move, there was no agreement between the clubs. In the meantime, Tottenham had not given up on the deal, as per L’Équipe. Daniel Levy, despite the initial setback, continued to push for Tel’s arrival and the Frenchman was then convinced to join.

Tel travelled to the UK on Monday afternoon and has now completed the move. It is a loan deal but Tottenham have managed to include the option to make the move permanent. As per The Athletic, the value of that buy option is just over £45m. The move is subject to international clearance and the awarding of a work permit. He will wear the No.11 shirt.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle