It wasn’t the smoothest of starts for Tel in English football.

Thrust into the team during an injury crisis, he was asked to lead the line in one of the world’s most intense and physical leagues despite spending much of his early career as a winger.

Despite the circumstances, he showed plenty of promise.

While he could only muster a modest five-goal contribution in 20 games across all competitions, he played a huge role in helping the club end their 17-year title drought with a Europa League triumph.

Tel came in during Ange Postecoglou’s reign, but new manager Thomas Frank had seen enough to give the green light for Spurs to sign the young talent on a permanent deal.

Tel was part of the French national team that reached the Under-21 European Championship semi-final.

He joined his club teammates in Hong Kong after Les Bleuets’ 3-0 defeat to Germany, but his pre-season almost took a scary turn.

During an open training session in Hong Kong that welcomed around 10,000 fans, he picked up a knock to his knee while attempting a dribble. Fortunately, he was able to shake it off.

Other than handing Spurs a huge scare in training, Tel has also been spending a lot of time with Son.

He admitted that he wants to learn everything he can from the Spurs captain, whose future at the club is uncertain amid links with a move to Major League Soccer.

“I’m talking all the time with Sonny,” Tel said (via Football London). “He has more experience than me. I just want to learn and make sure I become better every day.

“He helps me every day. Sonny is a legend. Everybody knows him. I’m very happy to work with him.”

Tel also touched on his permanent move to Spurs and is keen to make his mark at the club.

“I’m very happy about it,” he said. “It is a big club. It’s time to write this story at a club like this. I’m very happy to be here and try to have more success with the club.”