Tottenham confirms appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as new coach

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Tottenham has confirmed it has appointed a new head coach. Roberto Dr Zerbi signed a 5-year deal with the North London club days after it sacked Igor Tudor.

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The ex-Brighton boss was all joy, according European sports media, saying he was “delighted” to be part of a big dream.

“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”.

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For Tottenham family, Zerbi’s presence is very much welcome.

Johan Lange, Tottenham’s sporting director, praised him as a forward-thinking coach and added that Zerbi has been the club’s “number one target” since summer.

“He is one of the most creative and forward-thinking coaches in world football, and brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest level, including in the Premier League”, Lange said.

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