In the summer of 2022, Bayern Munich surprised everyone. Spending 20 million euros excluding bonuses to recruit French striker Mathys Tel when the latter had only played 81 minutes (10 appearances) with Stade Rennais at professional level, the Bavarian club struck a big blow by betting on the long term. An interesting choice since the native of Sarcelles quickly showed obvious qualities. After 6 goals in 28 matches for his first season and 10 goals as well as 6 goals in 41 matches for his second year on Bavarian soil. A logical development for the 19-year-old striker who managed to show himself despite an unstoppable Harry Kane at the forefront of the attack. Capable of evolving in the corridor, Mathys Tel has adapted to this role for several months now but that is no longer enough.
This season, Mathys Tel has only 13 appearances with Bayern Munich for only one offering. Playing 396 minutes of play, the French striker is in decline in his appearance time and finds himself in a situation experienced during his first season. If at the time he was only 17 years old and that was nothing to worry about, it is now much more serious for the player whose contract runs until June 2029 (he extended it last March) . Since an appearance against Hoffenheim (5-0) on January 15 where he produced his only decisive action of the season with his pass on the 4-0 goal for Leroy Sané, Mathys Tel has had three consecutive matches on the bench without entering the field, whether against VfL Wolfsburg (3-2), Feyenoord (3-0 defeat) and Friborg (2-1).
A turnaround?
This situation of Mathys Tel, which has been confirmed since the start of the season, has put many clubs in turmoil. This is particularly the case for Werder Bremen who showed up first but also RB Leipzig and Villarreal as we revealed to you. Subsequently, a rumor came, one which evoked a rather crazy exchange between Christopher Nkunku and Mathys Tel but the file involving Chelsea and Bayern Munich did not go to the end. Sports director of the Bavarian club, Max Eberl had also explained that the player's desire was always to win at Bayern Munich: “Playing time is extremely important. Maybe in January there will be an opportunity to find a suitable loan for one or two players. In the case of Mathys, he is in our plans for the whole season.
“We have had discussions with him and his agent. The attacking team is well equipped, but not too deep. If we lend it without replacing it, we will have problems. Mathys got involved with us. He said he wanted to stay and perform.”he continued. However, the transfer window is not yet over and the always complicated sporting situation of Mathys Tel could still change by the end of the transfer window as highlighted by the Italian journalist in particular. Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea are still placed in the event of a transfer while 7 teams have requested a loan for the player. Mathys Tel has all the cards in hand for its future. However, his still complicated situation at Bayern Munich may make him change his mind. The next few days will be crucial for the former Stade Rennais player.
