Postecoglou denies reports of Tel rejecting Tottenham move

Young forward Mathys Tel has joined Tottenham on loan. Earlier reports suggested that he had refused the move, but Ange Postecoglou has dismissed these claims.

Details: Speaking at a press conference ahead of Tottenham’s next match, the Spurs head coach clarified that Tel never turned down the transfer. He also revealed that he had a direct conversation with the player.

Quote: “Mathys Tel didn’t reject anything—he’s 19 years old, and he just wanted to be comfortable with his decision. I had a chat with him, and it was purely about football, about finding a great place for him here. He had other options… and he chose us,” Postecoglou stated.

Earlier reports indicated that Bayern Munich will receive a €10 million loan fee for Tel’s move. Additionally, Tottenham will cover his wages for the five-month spell, amounting to approximately €2 million.

Reminder. It was previously reported that, in addition to Chelsea and Tottenham, several other clubs were interested in the forward, including Arsenal and Manchester United.