The French winger joined the London club on loan until the end of the year 2024-2025. A loan that includes an unnecessary purchase option estimated at 60 million euros.
Initially reluctant to join the Spurs, the 19 -year -old striker finally changed his mind. The former Stade Rennais was also allegedly influenced by a club legend, namely Harry Kane his partner in Bayern Munich.
In words reported by the Spanish media Sport1, the English scorer admitted to having influenced his young teammate to join the Premier League and London training. “” He asked me questions. Once the agreement is concluded, he sent me an SMS to tell me how great the training ground was. He was very enthusiastic. I wish Mathys all the best. I hope he will have a lot of playing time. This is what he needs. He must develop and live the ups and downs in the field. I know Tottenham well, they will take good care of him. I hope he will do well there. He should show what he can do at the highest level, “ he said.
A scathing defeat for its beginnings
Mathys so will not keep a good memory of his first match in the Tottenham jersey. This Thursday evening, the Spurs sank during the semi-final return of the League Cup against Liverpool by losing on the score of 4 goals to 0.
Coming into play at the end of the first period in place of Richarlison, the Frenchman could not distinguish himself in front of Liverpool Reds simply too strong in this meeting. The young Frenchman will have the opportunity to perform in his new colors this Sunday on the lawn of Aston Villa on behalf of the 16th finals of the FA Cup.