Tottenham have appointed former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte as their new supervisor till summer season 2023.
Tottenham says there’s “an choice to increase” 52-year-old Conte’s cope with them.
“I’m extraordinarily pleased to return to teaching, and to take action at a Premier League membership that has the ambition to be a protagonist once more,” stated Conte.
The Italian returns to London after successful the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea (2016-17) and the FA Cup in his second earlier than being sacked in 2018.
He then led Inter Milan to their first Serie A title in 11 years earlier than leaving the club in May.
Conte had been in cost for 2 years and Inter stated it was a mutual resolution to finish his contract with one yr remaining.
The previous Juventus and Italy coach was then in talks with Tottenham in the summertime about turning into Jose Mourinho’s successor.
However negotiations were halted earlier than Spurs appointed ex-Wolves boss Nuno on the finish of June, with the Portuguese boss, 47, lasting simply 4 months.
“I can not wait to start out working to convey to the staff and the followers the fervour, mentality and willpower which have at all times distinguished me, as a participant and as a coach,” stated Conte.
“Final summer season our union didn’t occur as a result of the tip of my relationship with Inter was nonetheless too current and emotionally too concerned with the tip of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t but the fitting time to return to teaching.
“However the contagious enthusiasm and willpower of [Tottenham chairman] Daniel Levy in eager to entrust me with this job had already hit the mark.
“Now that the chance has returned, I’ve chosen to take it with nice conviction.”
Conte’s first recreation can be at house in opposition to Dutch aspect Vitesse Arnhem within the Europa Convention League on Thursday earlier than Spurs play at Everton within the league on Sunday.
“His monitor report speaks for itself, with huge expertise and trophies in each Italy and England,” stated Tottenham managing director of soccer Fabio Paratici.
“I do know first hand the qualities Antonio can convey to us, having labored with him at Juventus, and stay up for seeing his work with our gifted group of gamers.”
| Membership | Dates | Video games | Win % | Trophies |
| Inter Milan | Could 19 – Could 21 | 102 | 62.75 | Serie A |
| Chelsea | Jul 16 – Jul 18 | 106 | 66.04 | Premier League, FA Cup |
| Italy | Aug 14 – Jun 16 | 24 | 58.33 | |
| Juventus | Could 11 – Jul 14 | 129 | 67.44 | Serie A (3), Coppa Italia (2) |
| Siena | Could 10 – Could 11 | 44 | 50 | |
| Atalanta | Sep 09 – Jan 10 | 14 | 21.43 | |
| Bari | Dec 07 – Jun 09 | 67 | 47.76 | Serie B |
| Arezzo | Mar 07 – Jun 07 | 15 | 53.33 | |
| Arezzo | Jul 06 – Oct 06 | 12 | 25 |
Evaluation
BBC Sport soccer reporter Simon Stone
Antonio Conte will change into one of many Premier League’s highest-paid managers and provides to the checklist of high-profile coaches now working within the English high flight.
His duels with Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel particularly can be fascinating.
The velocity with which this deal was executed underlines the dedication managing director of soccer Fabio Paratici has to this figuring out and, whereas the choice of an extension to Conte’s 18-month contract was anticipated, it does recommend a component of long-term planning.
Tottenham settle for Conte’s demanding fashion however Paratici particularly feels his fellow Italian is precisely what the membership must drive them ahead.
The pair labored collectively at Juventus and Paratici is known to have pushed the method to convey Conte to Tottenham after talks in the summertime failed to succeed in a optimistic conclusion.
