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The French teenager, who is reported to have turned down the Blues, has already drawn comparisons to Kylian Mbappe, registering 16 goals and seven assists across 82 games for Bayern to date.
With a move to the Premier League looking likely, here’s everything you need to know about the impressive 19-year-old star…
Mathys Tel can play in a number of attacking positions
Tel’s versatility in attack makes him particularly desirable for the Premier League’s elite clubs, with the youngster able to adapt depending on the tactical needs of the team.
He mainly operates as left winger, but is happy to play on the right side and can also also be deployed in the centre-forward position.
‘I’m somewhere between a number nine and a left winger,’ Tel told the Bundesliga website in a 2023 interview. ‘I can also play on the right, but I’m more comfortable as a striker and on the left.’
Tel’s adaptability means he can play as a ‘false winger’ – working as a traditional wideman and drifting in centrally to operate as a second striker.
This is likely how Chelsea would look to use Tel under their head coach Enzo Maresca if they were to beat Arsenal and United in the transfer race.
Mathys Tel has already been compared to Kylian Mbappe
Tel has already been compared to French World Cup winner Mbappe by some outlets, with both players having had similar early career paths.
Mbappe and Tel were the subject of much discussion and hype before their 17th birthdays and their style of play is also notably similar.
The two compatriots are both known for their pace, dribbling skills, finishing ability and attacking versatility.
They are at their best when cutting in from the wing and Tel was dubbed a ‘mini-Mbappe’ by fans when he first moved over to Bayern three years ago.
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