Kevin-Prince Boateng firmly declares his former Sassuolo boss to be the absolute best coach in world football following a highly impressive pre season victory over London rivals Chelsea. [Image via ESPN]
The retired midfield dynamo recently shared fascinating details regarding his chaotic past and deeply optimistic future predictions for The North Londoners.
Tottenham Hotspur fans remember the chaos that frequently surrounded Kevin Prince Boateng during his initial arrival. The former midfielder recently spoke extremely candidly about his wildly unpredictable youth.
Kevin-Prince Boateng confidently backs ambitious manager Roberto De Zerbi to secure massive domestic success for The North Londoners. [Image via Tottenham Hotspur]
The retired international joined Tottenham at just 20 years old. That massive transition completely overwhelmed the young prospect. “Wow, it was the wildest time of my life,” Boateng confessed during a recent official club interview. The sudden influx of incredible wealth proved incredibly difficult to carefully manage at such a young age.
Being completely lost in London quickly derailed his immediate professional trajectory. The talented player even struggled to identify himself as a legitimate professional athlete during those early days. “Sometimes I cannot even call myself a Spurs player because I was more in the nightclubs than I was at the training ground,” the veteran honestly admitted.
Was not expecting this listening to @rioferdy5's @FIVEUK podcast.
Former AC Milan, Barcelona, Tottenham player Kevin Prince Boateng: "Now I found a home. Sydney is my home now… It's unbelievable."
"In Sydney, I can be myself."
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The former midfielder passionately backs Roberto De Zerbi to secure massive domestic success
Those chaotic early years eventually transformed into a massively successful global career. Boateng still looks back on that specific period as an incredibly valuable learning experience. The former prospect thoroughly enjoyed his time despite the obvious lack of professional focus. His attention now firmly rests on the immensely positive future awaiting The Lilywhites.
Roberto De Zerbi absolutely commands complete respect from the former midfield dynamo. The ambitious Italian tactician continues implementing a highly attractive brand of football. “I just hope Spurs can do a lot now with De Zerbi, for me, the best coach in the world,” the passionate veteran boldly declared. He added: “I was with him in Sassuolo, for six months. He made me play so well that I signed for Barcelona!”
“I was with Roberto De Zerbi at Sassuolo; for me, he’s the best coach in the world”
"I was with him in Sassuolo for six months. He made me play so well that I signed for Barcelona!”
– Kevin-Prince Boateng#THFC #COYS #SPURS #TOTTENHAM pic.twitter.com/h12VfDifVC
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The recent victory over Chelsea in Sydney perfectly showcased those developing tactical improvements. The N17 faithful finally possess a leader capable of delivering genuine sustained success. “Even against Chelsea, you could see the quality in the first half,” Boateng correctly noted. The club hierarchy truly completed something incredibly special by securing his elite managerial services.