Mathys Tel reveals why he shunned Chelsea, Man Utd to join Tottenham

Mathys Tel has revealed why he shunned interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Bayern Munich.

Tel, 19, completed a deadline-day move to Spurs after informing Bundesliga leaders Bayern of his desire to leave. However, the move came as a huge shock as he has earlier been linked Chelsea and Manchester United.

Chelsea were willing to bring in the France U21 star Tel who was struggling for game-time under Vincent Kompany but the deal broke down.

Tel reportedly rejected a move to Tottenham last week and was subsequently in talks with Manchester United and Arsenal over a January move.

However, Bayern Munich eventually agree a loan deal with Tottenham which includes an option to buy the youngster for £45m in the summer.

Mathys Tel during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and FC Bayern Muenchen (Photo by Ryan Crockett/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

‘Why I chose Tottenham? It was the best option for me,’ he told the club’s official website. ‘I’m ready to play, I’m here, I’m ready to grow.

‘It was the best option for me and now I’m very happy. I felt the commitment, I spoke with the president, the team manager, the coach and as I said, that was very important for me.’

Tel spoke to Bayern Munich teammates and former Tottenham stars Harry Kane and Eric Dier before agreeing to join Spurs.

‘They said, if you want to work here, you have everything. You can enjoy it,’ said Tel, who made just eight league appearances for Bayern this season.

‘That’s good for me, because it’s a good opportunity to work, to learn every day… that’s what they told me.’

Tel also discussed the possibility of a move to north London with his ‘good friend’ Wilson Odobert, who signed for Spurs last summer.

‘He told me “come, you have to come here”,’ Tel revealed. ‘Wilson, he’s my friend, I’ve played with him with the French team, and he said, “come, this is a great team, you will see”

‘We are good friends. I come from Paris, him too, and we have a good relationship.’

Tottenham currently sit 14th on the Premier League table and Tel will be eager to help his new club rediscover their form.