Mathys Tel
Tottenham Hotspur’s young attacker, Mathys Tel, has spoken highly of his former captain, Son Heung-min, referring to him as a ‘big brother’ who consistently provides support. Tel, who initially joined Spurs on loan from Bayern Munich in January, made his move permanent with a £30 million deal in the summer. This transition allowed him to spend valuable time learning from Son, who made a significant impact during his tenure at the club.
Mathys Tel said: “This means a lot for the club and for me as well because Sonny is like my big brother. He is always texting me, his support is always behind me. Back in the Champions League, we won and Sonny was there, so a lot of good things.”
Tel continued: “It means a lot of things. I work a lot every day, with the team and by myself. The coach took this decision. I am very happy and it means a lot to me. I’m going to keep working every day and keep going on and off the pitch. The club is always behind you even if I miss something or not. For me, I just keep going, whatever, if I face bad moments I will always stay ready for everything. You always have to go after something.”
On the rarity of Spurs winning back-to-back games at home, Tel added: “It’s good, it gives us a lot of motivation for the next games. We go again on Sunday [against Nottingham Forest]. This is a good feeling, good energy.”
Son Heung-min, who concluded his time at Tottenham with 454 appearances and 173 goals, recently returned to the club to bid farewell to the fans before their Champions League victory against Slavia Prague. The 33-year-old, who was instrumental in leading Spurs to their Europa League triumph, has since transferred to Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.
Tel’s words highlight the strong bond and mentorship he received from Son, which has been pivotal in his development at Tottenham. The young Frenchman has been working hard to cement his place in the squad, especially after being left out of the initial Champions League squad due to the club’s bloated numbers. His recent inclusion and performance, replacing the injured Dominic Solanke, mark a significant step in his career at Spurs.
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