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Tottenham Agree Term With Celtic Boss To Become New Manager

Ange Postecoglou Agrees To Become Spurs Manager


5th June 2023 08:14 PM

Celtic Manager Ange Postecoglou has agreed to become Spurs’ new manager on a two-year contract.

The Australian, who wrapped up his second season at Celtic, led the team to the Scottish title in his first year and the domestic treble this term.

Spurs have been looking for a new manager since Antonio Conte's left the club in March, with Cristian Stellini and then Ryan Mason taking interim charge.

The 57-year-old only experience in Europe before joining Celtic in 2021 had been a spell in charge of Greek lower league side Panachaiki in 2008.

His previous title before his time at Celtic was the Australian title with South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar, Japan's top flight with Yokohama F Marinos he also led the Australian national team to victory at the 2015 Asian Cup.

Postecoglou takes over a Tottenham side who finished eighth in the Premier League and face a first season without European football since 2009-10.

He becomes Spurs' fourth permanent boss, after Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo.