Chelsea Set to Land Their Own Striker Star with £40m Deal

Mathys Tel, a 19-year-old Bayern Munich forward, is a long-term Chelsea target valued at over £40m. Signed for £25m in 2022, he became Rennes youngest-ever player at 16 and Bayerns youngest scorer. Mentored by Harry Kane, Tel has netted 10 goals in 41 appearances, mainly as a substitute. Off the pitch, he dates Indira Ampiot, Miss France 2023.

For the upcoming season, Chelsea has shown significant interest in Mathys Tel, a 19-year-old French forward currently with Bayern Munich. Tel, who joined Bayern for £25 million in 2022 after captaining France to the UEFA Under-17 European Championship title, is valued at over £40 million. Renowned for his pace, dribbling, and finishing, Tel has been praised by Bayern officials as one of Europe’s most promising talents.

At Rennes, Tel became the club’s youngest-ever player at 16 years and 110 days, surpassing Eduardo Camavinga's record. During his time at Bayern, he has mostly been utilized as an impact substitute, scoring 10 goals in 41 appearances last season. His role shifted to the left flank following Harry Kane’s £100 million transfer to the club. Tel has credited Kane as a mentor, helping him refine his technique and spatial awareness.

Despite limited playtime this season, Tel remains a part of Bayern’s long-term plans, as confirmed by sporting director Christoph Freund. However, Chelsea's pursuit could gain traction, especially with Bayern monitoring Christopher Nkunku. Off the pitch, Tel’s relationship with Indira Ampiot, Miss France 2023 and a Miss Universe top-30 finalist, has drawn public attention. While Bayern aims to retain Tel, Chelsea may offer a new chapter in his career with regular playtime.