Roberto de Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new boss, signing a five-year deal with no relegation clause. De Zerbi will work under the title of head coach and promised fans he would strive to deliver football to excite them. As part of Tottenham's official announcement on the club website, the 46-year-old Italian said: 'I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world. 'With this appointment, communications from the Club and from Mr De Zerbi must clearly and unequivocally reaffirm these values. 'I would've picked him over Mauricio Pochettino for the long term because he plays that style that Tottenham fans want to play.

Source: Metro March 31, 2026 16:49 UTC