Today, I say goodbye to a place that, for five seasons, was much more than a club. It was my home, my challenge and the place where my family and I built such an important part of our lives.
I leave with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together.
When I arrived, I had a clear dream: to leave my name in this club’s history. I knew the only way was through hard work, sacrifice and achieving something that had seemed so difficult for so long: lifting a trophy again.
**And we did it.**
The journey wasn’t perfect, but I don’t want that to define my goodbye. I choose to remember the happy moments, the lessons, the people who stood by me and, above all, the love I received during these five years.
Thank you to everyone at the club who shared this journey with me. Coaches, teammates, staff and every person working behind the scenes you are all part of my story and have a place in my heart.
And to the fans:
Thank you for loving me, respecting me and making me feel like one of you from day one. Thank you for every hug, every song, every flag, every applause and for always being there.
I know I wasn’t perfect, but one thing gives me peace: I always gave everything. I defended this shirt with pride and with all my heart.
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
I’m leaving the club, but a part of my heart will always remain here.
Once I was one of you. Today, I leave as one of you forever.
With all my love and respect.
Thank you for everything. And goodbye @SpursOfficial 🤍
Tomorrow at 8:30 PM (NL time) on NPO 1. My grandma, Rinia, and I will be sharing our story to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s. 💜
Kijk morgen om 20:30 uur (Nederlandse tijd) naar NPO 1. Mijn oma en ik delen dan ons verhaal om aandacht te vragen voor Alzheimer. 💜
🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham agree record deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, HERE WE GO! 💥
Agreement between clubs closed and also on player side with the Italian midfielder. 🇮🇹
Fee higher than £85m paid for Mateus Fernandes.
Winning or losing, getting it wrong or right, it’s all part of the game. Racism is not! Tel is still a young lad, great player at the beginning of his journey… and doesn't deserve this, just like anyone else.
This type of behaviour has no place anywhere anymore. I hope these people (if I can even call them that) are severely punished!!
It's so easy to hide behind a social media profile spreading hate and this kind of speach. Something has to change! We're with you, Tel!
We are disgusted at the racial abuse that Mathys Tel has received on social media following last night’s UEFA Super Cup defeat.
Mathys showed bravery and courage to step forward and take a penalty, yet those who abuse him are nothing but cowards - hiding behind anonymous usernames and profiles to spout their abhorrent views.
We will work with the authorities and social media platforms to take the strongest possible action against any individual we are able to identify.
We stand with you, Mathys.