Tel was originally signed on loan in January, with a view to a permanent deal under former boss Ange Postecoglou. Frank is said to have given the deal his approval, with Spurs making the move permanent, as Postecoglou had intended. Tel made 20 appearances in all competitions for Spurs in 2024-25, scoring three goals and registering one assist.

Forward Mathys Tel has moved to Tottenham permanently from Bayern Munich on six-year deal worth £29.8m; France U21 international had joined Spurs on loan in January, scoring three goals in 20 appearances;