Postecoglou Confident Mathys Tel Will Stay at Spurs

After saying he did not “bring him here for six months”, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is certain Mathys Tel will stay after his loan.

After reversing his decision to reject Spurs three days earlier, the 19-year-old was signed on Transfer Deadline Day by Bayern Munich on a temporary agreement with a £45m option to make it permanent.Postecoglou believes Tel will sign a six-year contract if the transfer option is exercised.

He said: “Honesty and integrity are valuable. I think I have a compelling story since I don’t sell anything without facts when I talk to gamers.

It’s not about selling or smooth talking. This narrative is good and I believe it. I am confident that my words will be fulfilled.” When asked if player interactions failed, Postecoglou said: “Nothing remarkable. You hear success stories, but many have failed. This window had a couple!

“You see the disconnect immediately. I don’t always hit. I leave thinking good player but not a good match.