Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager.
Days on from parting ways with Igor Tudor, Tottenham have got their man, with De Zerbi now given the responsibility of keeping them afloat in the Premier League.
The Italian has been handed a five-year contract despite the precarious position Spurs sit in within the table.
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Tottenham’s players are excited about De Zerbi’s appointment, and the 46-year-old has now shared his thoughts on the players he is inheriting
Roberto De Zerbi shares verdict on Tottenham appointment
Details on his coaching staff will be shared over the coming days, but it is believed that De Zerbi wants Alessandro Nesta to join Tottenham as his assistant.
The Italian is taking on a number of experienced winners in north London, and he has recognised that in his opening statement as head coach.
“I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world,” he told the Tottenham website.
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“In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.
“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that.”
Former midfielder Sandro is excited about De Zerbi’s appointment, with the Italian needing to hit the ground running.
However, De Zerbi has a quality squad, which is in desperate need of some direction and confidence.
First up for Spurs under their new boss is an away trip to Sunderland on April 12.
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