James OlleySenior Writer, ESPN FC3 Minute Reading
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James Olley has detailed what Ange Postecoglou will be looking for at Spurs if he agrees to take over as manager.
Tottenham have confirmed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a four-year contract.
The 57-year-old will start work on July 1, when the former Celtic boss will become the first Australian to manage in the Premier League.
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Chairman Daniel Levy said in a statement: “Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play. He has a strong track record in developing players and understanding the importance of the link from the academy — all things that are important to our club. We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the upcoming season.”
ESPN reported on Thursday that Spurs were expected to approach Celtic over a move for Postecoglou and talks progressed quickly on Monday after he expressed a desire to manage in England.
Initial indications are that Postecoglou will sign a shorter contract and the four-year deal is a statement of intent from both parties at the end of a 72-day search for Antonio Conte’s successor.
Levy initially appointed Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini as interim boss but he lasted just two matches in April’s 6-1 thrashing of Newcastle United which sparked another change with 31-year-old Ryan Mason was put in charge until the end of the season.
Although Mason has said publicly that he is interested in taking the job permanently, Spurs have focused their search on external candidates and have held preliminary talks with Julian Nagelsmann.
However, Tottenham quickly distanced themselves from any serious interest in the former Bayern Munich coach and instead discussed the position with other candidates including Luis Enrique and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot.
Spurs suffered a major blow when both Slots rejected an approach to sign a new deal with Feyenoord just days after the club’s general manager Dennis te Kloese told ESPN Netherlands’ morning show “Goedemorgen Eredivisie” that he rejected the offer to be Tottenham’s sporting director. .
However, the club quickly turned their attention to Postecoglou, who secured Celtic’s eighth domestic treble in its history with a 3-1 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup Final on Saturday. Postecoglou has won five of the six trophies available since joining the club from Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos.
Postecoglou, who was born in Greece but grew up in Australia where he later managed the Socceroos for four years, is on a 12-month rolling contract with Celtic and is therefore free to move this summer without a loan fee. the Scottish club.
