Tottenham Hotspur ended their 2025 winter transfer with a bang. After a dramatic deadline day, they strengthened their frontline with Mathys Tel’s signing from Bayern Munich. The Lilywhites worked hard to get the deal done, beating the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United to the deal.
A strange turn of events inspired this transfer. That is because it was reported earlier in the January window that Tel didn’t even want this move. The Frenchman had reportedly rejected Spurs as he felt it wouldn’t be an ideal place for his development. Fast-forward to the end of the window and he’s now a part of the Spurs squad.
Well, it turns out that Ange Postecoglou played a pivotal role in changing his mind. It has been reported that the charismatic manager had lengthy talks with Tel. He convinced the forward of his important role in his squad. Postecoglou even told Tel on the phone call about how he loved his speed and versatility. He also told Tel that his speed and quality can terrorize Premier League defenders.
The Spurs gaffer’s persuasion tactics are even more impressive considering Tottenham CEO Daniel Levy’s failures. Levy failed to inspire Tel about a move to the North London club in former talks. That is why the youngster reportedly rejected previous advances too. But once Postecoglou personally entered the fray to motivate Tel, the Frenchman was totally sold on the move.
This has sparked a hilarious set of memes from some Tottenham supporters on this entire topic. Spurs fans are delighted with how Postecoglou can attract promising players, all while mocking Levy’s failures.
One Spurs fan created a funny meme mocking the Spurs CEO’s inability to motivate players. The meme paints Levy as this clumsy, useless negotiator that was shut down by Tel. It then portrays Postecoglou’s famous ‘Mate’ phrase to be enough to win over the Frenchman’s confidence. The gaffer has made ‘Mate’ almost a trademark term because of how often he says it in press conferences.
The Australian manager’s ability to ‘pull’ players has also been praised. Another supporter created a meme that likens Ange to the character of ‘Count Orlok’ in the 2024 film ‘Nosferatu’. It compares Ange’s ability to swoon players like the villain in Nosferatu using his mind-controlling techniques on people.
Spurs fan and content creator ExpressionsOozing has also been delighted by Postecoglou’s player-pulling ability. He created a funny meme that takes inspiration from the Netflix Show ‘Top Boy’. It shows Postecoglou making a call to earn Tel’s attention and urge him to join him at North London.
The Tottenham boss has been praised with a meme using a super-cool picture taken of him earlier this season. This picture shows a flurry of photographers taking snaps of Postecoglou, who has his hands folded and is looking on the action.
It was taken during Spurs’ 3-0 win over Tamworth in the 2024/25 FA Cup second round clash. A ‘parental advisory’ sign has been added to the picture, making it look like a cool album cover.
The ‘We’re so back’ meme involving Ange has also made a comeback after the Mathys Tel signing. This shows just how motivated and encouraged Spurs fans have become by their ability to pull off an impressive transfer in a difficult season.
Postecoglou will now hope that Tel turns out to be a game-changer for his injury-struck team and start scoring goals consistency to help them finish the 2024/25 campaign on a high note.
