Tottenham Hotspur have been given a very clear transfer message from Mathis Tell's camp as fresh claims of a move away from North London begin to circulate again.
The 20-year-old only joined Spurs permanently last summer, signing until 2031, and the transfer was reported to be worth around £30m (€35m) after an first loan fee of around €10m.
But Tell is not a player that Tottenham have brought in for a short-term fix. He was to be part of the club's next attacking cycle. Yet the season hasn't really taken off for him. He made 31 appearances in all competitions scoring three goals and one assist, while 24 of those appearances came in the Premier League for 898 minutes.
With Spurs sitting perilously low in the table and Tell still trying to establish himself, it's not hard to see why the rumors have resurfaced. recent reporting He also hinted at fitness concerns while talking about a thigh problem during the international break.
Agent sends strong Bundesliga signal
Mathis Tell's agent Ghadiri Camara has now responded to the latest conversation from Germany. local outlet football transfers He is said to have addressed the speculation surrounding Borussia Dortmund and made the player's situation very clear.
"I don't know if Dortmund really wants Mathis or not, but honestly, a return to Bayern is the only possibility for Mathis to come back to Germany. He can't play for any other club in the Bundesliga. He loves Bayern."
This is clearly remarkable for Bayern. This is also notable for Tottenham.
The main line for Spurs isn't really Bayern affection. This is the solidity of stance around the Bundesliga. Tell's camp are effectively saying that, if his future in Germany were ever discussed again, there is only one destination they would entertain.
This closes down the Dortmund angle immediately and leaves Tottenham with a simple picture.
What does this mean for Tottenham
Mathis Tell is still young enough for the Spurs to be patient. He will not turn 21 until the end of April, and his contract gives the club strong control.
At the same time, it's another reminder that Tottenham are dealing with a player whose emotional connection to Bayern has not gone away. This does not mean that he is now insisting on exit. This means that any long-term discussions over his future may eventually involve Munich again.
However, for now, the message is pretty straightforward. If Tell does one day leave Tottenham and return to Germany, his agent insists it will only be to Bayern.
