De Zerbi joins Spurs as he reveals two reasons for accepting job; three stars react to appointment
Lewis Oldham Roberto De Zerbi has joined Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of new boss Roberto De Zerbi and three key players have reportedly reacted to his arrival.
It has been widely reported during this international break that Spurs have been working hard on securing a suitable replacement for former boss Igor Tudor, who officially departed the club at the end of last week.
Tudor’s position became untenable following Tottenham‘s damaging 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. This was their fifth loss in seven games under the former Juventus boss, and it leaves them only one point clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
The north London side have been linked with several potential replacements for Tudor, though it has also been reported thatDe Zerbihas been above everyone else as their favourite option.
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It initially seemed that this appointment would be unlikely as De Zerbi looked set to wait until the summer to return to management after leaving Marseille at the start of this year.
However, it emerged on Tuesday that De Zerbi had changed his tune on joining Spurs now, with the club announcing on Tuesday night that he has been appointed.
On joining Spurs, De Zerbi revealed that the size of the club and the board’s ambitions tempted him to join.
De Zerbi said: “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world.
“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.”
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And our colleagues at TEAMtalkhave revealed how three Spurs players have reacted to this appointment and why club chiefs have chosen him.
The report claims:
‘Tottenham’s leadership team within their first-team squad, believed to comprise defenders Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and midfield playmaker James Maddison, are all very much ‘excited’ by his arrival and believe his appointment gives the club their best chance at survival.’
Before De Zerbi was appointed, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano named two alternatives the club considered.
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Romano said: “I told you to keep an eye on De Zerbi because he has always been one of the main names under consideration. Marco Silva was also discussed, but at this stage he is not leaving Fulham before the end of the season.
“From the beginning of this process, the club’s preference has been clear. De Zerbi has always been highly rated internally, even earlier in the season when managerial plans were first being considered.
“There was also a discussion involving Mauricio Pochettino, but that situation is complicated due to his commitments with the United States national team and the upcoming World Cup.
“De Zerbi is currently available, and his tactical quality, leadership style, and strong relationship with players are all factors that Tottenham appreciate.”
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