Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi on a five-year contract earlier last week
Tottenham finally managed to lure Roberto de Zerbi to N17 earlier last week after the club decided to relieve Igor Tudor of his duties. The Italian tactician was initially determined to wait until the summer before making a decision on joining the Lilywhites. However, the North Londoners offered him a substantial pay rise, making him the third-highest-paid manager in the Premier League this season, which ultimately forced De Zerbi to reconsider his stance and join the club immediately.
It seems as though the 46-year-old is determined to steady a sinking ship at Hotspur Way after signing a five-year contract. He is ready to make his mark at the North London club and is keen to get off to a flying start at N17 in the coming days, beginning with the game against Sunderland this weekend. With Spurs being in a relegation dogfight, it is important that De Zerbi understands the severity of the situation and helps the Lilywhites avoid dropping into the second division in the coming weeks.
Spurs fans are still sceptical about De Zerbi’s arrival, owing to his previous comments about Mason Greenwood. They believe that the Italian tactician’s views do not align with the club’s moral values. However, De Zerbi has since addressed the elephant in the room and apologised for his earlier remarks, stating that he has learnt his lesson and is determined to make amends for the controversy caused.
Roberto de Zerbi could not turn down Tottenham
As poor as this season has been, one should not forget that Tottenham are still one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League. The Lilywhites have a reputation to uphold, and it appears that this is exactly why they have decided to appoint Roberto de Zerbi on a long-term deal. The North Londoners are desperate to avoid relegation before they can focus on competing at the top end of the Premier League table next season. It also seems that this challenge has enticed De Zerbi to join the club and help them close the gap on their rivals in the coming months.
Roberto de Zerbi has now claimed that the opportunity to manage Spurs was too hard to turn down, even if it meant that he would have to help the club avoid relegation from the Premier League in the coming weeks. Speaking to NBC Sports, De Zerbi said,
“I consider Tottenham as one of the most important clubs in the Premier League and the Premier League is the best league in the world. The players they have here are very good. Normally, the current moment is very tough but for me it was a big opportunity. It depends on which angle you look at the situation but for me, from my perspective, to become a Spurs coach was a big opportunity.”
Roberto de Zerbi firmly believes that Tottenham are one of the most important clubs in England, and that managing in the Premier League is an opportunity that is hard to turn down. The Italian tactician understands that the Lilywhites are in a tough spot right now but believes that taking charge of the club presents a significant opportunity for him to prove his doubters wrong. The 46-year-old is now hoping to leave his mark at N17 and help the North Londoners achieve greater success in the coming years after signing a long-term deal.
Right now, De Zerbi’s main priority is to help the Lilywhites avoid relegation this season. With only seven Premier League matches remaining, Spurs must ensure that they find form and return to winning ways under the Italian tactician’s guidance. The players need to step up and rise to the occasion, starting with the game against Sunderland this weekend. Only then will the former Brighton boss be able to focus on long-term objectives and help the club close the gap on their rivals.