Salihamidzic: Bayern's Mathys Tel is among the best talents in Europe
Last season at Stade Rennais was the 17-year-old striker's breakthrough season as he scored 3 goals in 9 appearances for the Ligue 1 side. Making him one of the most expensive 17-year-olds ever joining Bayern on a five-year deal in a €20million-plus move this summer.
In addition to showing glimpses of his potential in Ligue 1 last season,
Mathys Telskippered the France Under-17 team to glory in the European Under-17 Championship final last month, awarding him a bumper deal that ties him until 2027 with Bayern Munich.
The youngster said after signing the contract:
"Bayern are one of the best teams in the world. I'm very much looking forward to this great challenge and I will give my all for this club.
"I've been very impressed with the discussions with Hasan Salihamidzic and the Bayern management, and I quickly realized I definitely wanted to come to Munich."
sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic said:
"Mathys Tel is one of the biggest talents in Europe. We've been watching him for a long time and we were able to convince him to take his next important steps in Munich with us now.
"The development of such an exceptional young player is an exciting project for us all. We are all convinced he has a great career in front of him and that he will help our team."
Bayern will reportedly pay the French side an initial € 20 million, with a further €8.5million in add-ons tied into the deal.
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