Tottenham appoint Mourinho as new Head Coach

Tottenham have appointed former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a four-year-contract [Courtesy]

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a four-year contract.

This is barely 12 hours after the dispensation of Mauricio Pochettino, who managed the club for five and a half years, guiding them to a prestigious Champions League final last season.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jose Mourinho as Head Coach on a contract that runs until the end of the 2022/23 season”

“Jose is one of the world’s most accomplished managers having won 25 senior trophies. He is renowned for his tactical prowess and has managed FC Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United. He has won a domestic title in a record four different countries (Portugal, England, Italy and Spain) and is one of only three managers to have won the UEFA Champions League twice with two clubs, FC Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010. He is also a three-time Premier League Champion with Chelsea (2005, 2006, 2015),”

Spurs owner boss Daniel Levy said: “In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football. He has a wealth of experience, can inspire teams and is a great tactician. He has won honours at every club he has coached. We believe he will bring energy and belief to the dressing room.”

Jose, after his appointment said: “I am excited to be joining a Club with such a great heritage and such passionate supporters. The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me. Working with these players is what has attracted me.”

By AFP 9 hrs ago
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