Premier League: OFFICIAL! Antonio Conte appointed as Tottenham coach, explains what changed his mind- After Nuno Sanchez was sacked by Tottenham just 4 months after he was appointed, Tottenham has officially confirmed the ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte as their head coach. Tottenham had approached Conte about succeeding the axed Jose Mourinho earlier this year but was unable to convince the Italian to take the job.
The 52-year-old will return to the Premier League three years after leaving their London rivals Chelsea, where he won the Premier League and the FA Cup. Conte guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title last season but surprisingly left during the close-season.
Premier League: OFFICIAL! Antonio Conte appointed as Tottenham coach, explains what changed his mind
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Conte would be tasked with ensuring Tottenham plays more adventurous football than the dour fare served up by the tactically conservative Nuno.
Premier League: OFFICIAL! Antonio Conte appointed as Tottenham coach, explains what changed his mind
He would also have to get the best out of England captain Harry Kane, who has struggled to hit top form since his attempt to engineer a move to Manchester City was rebuffed by Levy.
Premier League: Antonio Conte explains his reason to join Spurs
Antonio Conte about Spurs: “Last summer our union did not happen because the end of my relationship with Inter was still too recent and emotionally too involved with the end of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t yet the right time to return to coaching”.
“The contagious enthusiasm and determination of Daniel Levy in wanting to entrust me with this task had already hit the mark. Now that the opportunity has returned, I have chosen to take it with great conviction.” the Italian continued. “Last summer our union did not happen because the end of my relationship with Inter was still too recent and emotionally too involved with the end of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t yet the right time to return to coaching.”
