Ange Postecoglou has denied reports that Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathis Tel initially rejected a move to Spurs before eventually joining on transfer deadline day.
Last week, it was reported that the 19-year-old forward rejected a move to Spurs despite meeting club chairman Daniel Levy in Germany.
However, on deadline day, Tel joined Spurs on loan until the end of the season. With an option to buy for £47.5m.
Asked if Tel had actually rejected Spurs once, Postecoglou said: “I think people have to understand. You are talking about a 19-year-old player. Who has to make a big decision for his career and it’s not that he rejected us or someone else. “I think he just
wants to make his decision comfortably. I don’t think he wants to be pushed one way or another and that’s credit to him. “
I’ve spoken to him and it’s all about football. I think he’ll find it a very good place for him.” The
Australian has previously said he is keen to sign players who are committed to the club’s project Despite currently sitting in 14th place in the table,
when asked if Tel would commit to the club, Postecoglou replied: “Of course, 100 per cent. I’m even more sure because he took a long time to think about it, asked everything. He had other options, แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ so I’m even more sure that we got the right player, with the right mentality. “
He’s very ambitious, he believes in himself and he’s very confident. He feels he can reach the top and he chose to come with us, which speaks volumes about what we’re doing.”