This season was meant to confirm his potential. After an intriguing six-month loan at Tottenham last year, the London club has permanently signed Mathys Tel for €40 million. Tottenham views the former Bayern player as a future star in his position, ready to invest significantly. Unfortunately, things aren’t progressing as hoped for the young French international.
To make matters worse, he hasn’t been included in the Champions League squad, which has naturally affected him. “Not being on the list hurts, but I’m someone who stays positive, no matter the situation,” he expressed in September. This season, he’s played only 267 minutes in the Premier League, split over 10 matches, with just 3 as a starter. However, he did score twice, once against Leeds in October and another time against Manchester United in early November.
A Promising Contender
It’s clear to everyone that to reach his full potential, he needs more playing time—more than the 18 minutes combined in the last two matches against Fulham and Newcastle. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, AS Roma is already interested in acquiring him this January. Currently sitting fourth in Serie A after 13 matches, they are just one point away from the top spot.
Gian Piero Gasperini, the coach of Roma, is looking to strengthen his attacking options, aiming for both a primary striker and a left winger. Mathys Tel is reportedly a top priority for him in that role. While the media hasn’t elaborated on the player’s or Tottenham’s intentions, it’s likely that the future of the criticized coach Thomas Frank will play a crucial role in these developments since a new coach could influence the team’s direction. This story is worth keeping an eye on.
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