Tottenham Hotspur are very close to appointing former Marseille and Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi as they look to avoid relegation this season and revitalize the club next season. They sacked Igor Tudor after just 44 days in charge, as the Croatian manager failed to win a game in the Premier League.
Roberto De Zerbi left Marseille earlier this year after a series of issues with the French club and players that led to a hostile working environment. However, he is set to take over as Spurs believe he is the best manager to take the club forward.
There is a real possibility that Tottenham could get relegated this season, as they have failed to win a Premier League game this year. Spurs directors believe De Zerbi is the manager who can quickly raise the standards and save their skin from a relegation fight.
De Zerbi established Sassuolo brilliantly in Serie A, securing an 8th-place finish twice. He led Brighton to their highest Premier League finish in the 2022/23 season, earning the Seagulls European football. He won the Ukrainian Super Cup and got Shakhtar to the UCL group stages, but he could not win the league as it was suspended after the Russian invasion in 2022.
He is known for his aggressive coaching style and temper during training sessions, but his style on the pitch aligns with what Tottenham want in the long term — a fast, positional attacking style.
