Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi reached an agreement in principle on a long-term contract expected to run five years, with final details still being completed.
- Tottenham is one point above the relegation zone with seven matches to play, and De Zerbi would be expected to take charge for the April 12 trip to Sunderland if the appointment is finalized.
- The club said Sunday that head coach Igor Tudor left by mutual agreement, adding that his goalkeeping and fitness coaches also departed and offering condolences after the recent death of his father.
- De Zerbi’s package is reported by the Daily Mail to be worth about £12 million a year and to include a clause allowing him to leave if the club is relegated, though these terms have not been confirmed by Spurs.
- A portion of the fanbase, including the Proud Lilywhites group, has voiced opposition to De Zerbi’s hiring, citing his past public remarks about Mason Greenwood during his Marseille tenure.