Times: Spurs reach full agreement with De Zerbi

Cartilage Free Captain • March 31, 2026 • sports

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Tottenham Hotspur has reached a full agreement with Roberto De Zerbi, former Brighton and Marseille manager, to become the club’s next permanent manager on a five-year deal starting mid-next week.
De Zerbi will have about a week and a half to train with the team before Spurs' match against Sunderland on April 10, following the departure of Igor Tudor after a poor 43-day tenure.
The contract includes a significant bonus if De Zerbi manages to save Tottenham from relegation, though it is unclear if a break clause exists, with the club reportedly reluctant to include one.
The appointment has sparked strong fan backlash due to De Zerbi’s reputation for conflicts with players and management, as well as his public defense of Mason Greenwood, a controversial signing linked to serious allegations.
Critics predict a short and turbulent tenure for De Zerbi at Spurs, potentially ending in a public fallout and sacking within 12 to 18 months, further unsettling the fanbase and possibly leading to some supporters leaving the club.

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