De Zerbi lands Spurs job amid Greenwood backlash
De Zerbi lands Spurs job amid Greenwood backlash
Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of Tottenham on a long-term deal, facing relegation fears and a fan backlash over Mason Greenwood comments.
Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new men’s head coach on a long-term contract, with the Italian immediately taking charge as the club fights to climb away from the relegation zone. The 46-year-old, formerly of Brighton and Marseille, inherits a side that has gone 13 Premier League games without a win and suffered a 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League last-16, leaving Tottenham one point above the relegation line.
Tottenham had sacked Igor Tudor by mutual consent after a 7-game spell that ended amid mounting pressure, and the club’s decision signals a willingness to take a risk on a manager with a proven attacking style. De Zerbi signed a five-year deal, arriving to take charge immediately rather than waiting until the end of the season, and he is understood to be joining on a contract with no relegation clause, subject to work permit.
Public reaction among some Spurs supporters has been mixed, with fan groups voicing serious concerns after it emerged De Zerbi had defended Mason Greenwood while in charge at Marseille. The comments have reignited questions about the club’s decision, though De Zerbi has reiterated his commitment to Tottenham’s ambitions for the future.
With the campaign at a critical juncture, De Zerbi faces a daunting task of stabilising a side that has been struggling for form, and his immediate challenge will be to pick up points and restore confidence among players and fans. Tottenham’s next fixtures under his leadership will be watched closely as they bid to avert relegation and build momentum for the next campaign.
