A new superstar is emerging out of Europe. Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel became the club’s youngest ever goalscorer at just 17 years and 136 days as he opened the scoring against Stuttgart in what would be a 2-2 draw.
Arsenal themselves have had one of the youngest sides in the Premier League for the last few years as Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu overhauled the squad structure. However, whilst Bayern have had the chance to play the likes of Tel and others such as Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, English sides don’t get the same luxury unless the player is of an exceedingly high level.
Even Bukayo Saka was not getting regular minutes in his natural wide area until he was 19. Tel at 17 is starting for the Bundesliga Champions after Julian Nagelsmann’s side invested a total €28.5m (~£25m) in the Stade Rennes forward.
