Mathys Tel forced to apologise to Tottenham fans after wearing ex-Arsenal star’s name on shirt
MATHYS TEL has apologised to Tottenham fans after posting a photo of himself wearing a Willian shirt on social media.
The 19-year-old swapped shirts with the Brazilian following Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Fulham earlier this month.
And he donned the white top in a photo that was posted to his social media this week.
However, some Tottenham fans were furious to see that he was wearing the shirt of a player who once rejected them.
One person commented: “Oh, Mathys…”
Another said: “How do footballers not realise that this goes down like a lead balloon…”
While a third commented: “Willian jersey after he’s played for both our biggest rivals is kinda nuts.”
Willian came close to joining Tottenham in 2013 but ultimately rejected the Lilywhites.
After completing a medical in North London, the 36-year-old had a last-minute change of heart and instead signed for Chelsea.
He went on to win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup at Stamford Bridge.
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The winger also spent a year with Arsenal, Tottenham’s biggest rivals.
After realising his error, Tel promptly apologised to Spurs fans.
He said: “Ahaha sorry my bad guys I didn’t know.”
Some Tottenham supporters thought the loanee was unfairly treated over the incident.
One person said: “He joined two months ago. He’s 19. He’s French. Why would he know the history… Shameful the stick he got.”
While another added: “To be honest I wouldn’t expect him to know the backstory to that situation. He’s a 19 year old who’s been at the club for 2 months so why would he know the full story about a transfer over a decade ago?”
Tel joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich in January after initially turning down a move to North London.
Spurs have the option to make the move permanent for around £45million.