Tottenham Signs Forward Mathys Tel Permanently from Bayern

Tottenham Hotspur have made the loan signing of French forward Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich permanent, securing him on a six-year contract until 2031. The 20-year-old striker joined Tottenham in January on loan, scoring three goals in 20 appearances and was part of the squad that won the Europa League, Tottenham's first major trophy in 17 years. The transfer fee was reportedly negotiated down to around £30 million, a reduction from the initial option price of nearly £46 million. Tel joined Bayern Munich from Stade Rennes in 2022 and made 83 appearances, scoring 16 goals, but struggled for consistent starting opportunities under coach Vincent Kompany. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl praised Tel's development and contribution during his time at the club, noting that the move to Tottenham has been beneficial for his career progression. Tel is currently representing France at the Under-21 European Championships.