Mathys Tel has lifted the lid on Heung-min Son’s influence at Tottenham and why he chose to join the Lilywhites permanently this summer.
Tottenham Hotspur were quick to secure a cut-price deal for Mathys Tel this summer window, negotiating a £30million deal for the young Frenchman.
Tel has had to settle into life in England, in what has been a mixed couple of months for the 20-year-old who was initially signed six months ago during the winter window.
Five goal involvements in 20 appearances and a Europa League trophy are what the French U21 international has so far managed to achieve during his brief stay here.
Mathys Tel reveals how Heung-min Son has helped him settle at Tottenham
Of course, Tel would be aiming for a lot better next season and with some much-needed time to adjust to life in England under his belt, Tottenham fans have every reason to believe the young forward can improve.
Mathys Tel, speaking to Football.london, has now revealed what exactly he has been doing in the past few months while at Tottenham.
The 20-year-old has openly stated that he has spent most of his time learning from club captain Heung-min Son, saying that he talks all the time with the club legend.
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“I’m talking all the time with Sonny. He has more experience than me. I just want to learn and make sure that I become better every day. He helps me every day,” he said. “Sonny is a legend. Everybody knows him. I’m very happy to work with him.”
Tel explains why he made his Spurs move permanent
While Son could leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer, following interest from LA FC, it is clear the 33-year-old still has something to offer a rather young Tottenham squad, and that is his experience and leadership.
Tel also opened up on why he decided to sign permanently for Tottenham, after his initial loan spell in north London.
The youngster stated that he is very happy about joining Spurs permanently and that he wants to write his story in a club as big as Tottenham.
He continued: “I am very happy about it. It is a big club. It is time to write this story at a club like this. I am very happy to be here and try to have more success with the club.
“It was a project I had in mind when I first joined. I just had six months here, and my time was great. Those first six months with Tottenham helped me on and off the pitch. I appreciated my time, so that is why I wanted to stay, and I am very happy.”