Overview
- De Zerbi, who was appointed Tuesday, becomes Spurs' third manager this season as the club confirmed his arrival on a long-term contract.
- Tottenham sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone, and his first match is away to Sunderland on April 12.
- Multiple outlets report a five-year agreement with a lucrative package that includes bonuses tied to staying in the top flight.
- Several supporter groups and the Tottenham Supporters' Trust oppose the hire because De Zerbi publicly defended Mason Greenwood while at Marseille.
- He replaces Igor Tudor, who left by mutual consent after 44 days following a 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest, in a season where Spurs face their sternest relegation risk since 1977.