Mathys Tel arrived at Tottenham with kind words from Harry Kane and on the back of an Ange Postecoglou story of a two-hour phone call to the boy. All of which sounds great, but what have supporters actually had in return?
Tel has struggled to make a consistent impact in our 2025-26 campaign so far, with limited minutes and output in the Premier League. He’s been omitted from the Champions League squad for the league phase, a decision that reportedly left him “very, very mad” and motivated the player to prove himself in domestic competitions.
The Frenchman has also significantly struggled to make a consistent impact in Tottenham’s 2025-26 campaign so far, with limited minutes and output in the Premier League. He’s been omitted from the Champions League squad for the league phase, a decision that reportedly left him “very, very mad” and motivated to prove himself in domestic competitions.
His only goal came against Leeds United in early October, which some observers see as a positive sign of potential breakthrough, despite not yet hitting top form. Less than enamoured fans have been quick to remind each other it was a notable deflection, and so the jury is still very much out.
The truth of the matter is probably that it’s early days in a new division, but therein lies one of the harsh realities of the Premier League, players really don’t get much time. Football’s media views him as a high-upside prospect who contributed to last season’s Europa League win but needs time to adapt fully this year.
Fan sentiment is bittersweet, as per these reddit.com/r/coys quotes
“I want this man to succeed so badly”
“Man, it’s really tough to hate on players like him and Richy. It’s not a matter of discipline because they’re 100% in, it’s just that their quality is not there”
“Soldado vibes”
Overall, Tel’s start to the season has been underwhelming at club level, but at 20, there remains optimism he could still become a key rotation player if he builds on that Leeds strike and international form. His market value holds steady at €35-51 million, signalling belief in his long-term value.