Tel says Spurs move ‘best option’ after snubbing rival interest | OneFootball

Mathys Tel has said a move to Tottenham was the ‘best option’ for him despite interest from rival Premier League clubs.

Tel signed for Spurs on deadline day in a loan move from Bayern Munich until the end of the campaign. The Frenchman had suitors from across England and Europe, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all expressing interest in a deal.

He instead chose to link up with Ange Postecoglou’s side and could make his debut for the North Londoners this week. Spurs face Liverpool in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie on Thursday evening.

Asked why he chose to sign for Spurs, Tel told the club’s official website: “Why I chose Tottenham? It was the best option for me. 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.

“I’m a physical player, fast. Technical. I play every moment of every game with my heart. I want to bring a lot of energy to the team, I know what I have to do, I know what I have to bring to the team.

“It’s a new challenge for me, a new chapter to open. I’m very excited to play with my new team-mates, for the fans, very excited. I’m ready for every game. That’s why I’m here, to bring energy to the team. I’m ready.

“I know what I have to do for Tottenham, for the team, for the fans. I know what I have to do, and I hope I am going to do it.”

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