Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou as new head coach.
Tottenham have confirmed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a four-year contract.
Postecoglou, 57, will start work on July 1, when the former Celtic manager becomes the first Australian to manage the Premier League.
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– Stream live on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (US) Chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: “Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play .He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of academy links – all of which are important to our club.
We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the season ahead.” ESPN reported on Thursday that Spurs were expected to approach Celtic over a move for Postecoglou and talks progressed quickly on Monday after he expressed a desire to manage in England.
Initial indications were that Postecoglou would sign a shorter contract and the four-year deal is a statement of intent from both parties at the end of a 72-day search for Antonio Conte’s successor.Levy initially appointed Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini as interim boss, but he lasted just two matches.
April’s 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle United triggered another change, with Ryan Mason placed in charge until the end of the season.
Although Mason, 31, publicly said he was interested in taking the job on a permanent basis, Spurs focused their search on external candidates and held initial talks withgel Julian Nasmann.
However, Tottenham quickly distanced themselves from any serious interest in the former Bayern Munich coach and instead discussed the position with other candidates, including Luis Enrique and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot.
Spurs were dealt a huge blow when Slot rejected Feyenoord’s offer of a new contract just days after club general manager Daniel Levy told Country-Bas morning show “Goedemorgen Eredivisie” of ESPN that he turned down an offer to become Tottenham sports director.
However, the club quickly turned their attention to Postecoglou, who secured the eighth domestic treble in Celtic’s history with a 3-1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup final on Saturday.
Postecoglou has won five of the six titles he has won since joining the club from Japanese club Yokohama F.
Marinos.
Postecoglou, born in Greece but raised in Australia, where he later managed the Socceroos for four years, is on a 12-month contract at Celtic.
