Conte leads Tottenham – VnExpress Sports
BrotherToday, 2 November, Tottenham announced the appointment of Antonio Conte to replace Nuno Santo, on a one-and-a-half year contract with the option of a one-year extension.
According to British media, Conte receive a salary of more than 17 million USD per year in Tottenhamfourth highest here after Pep Guardiola (Man City, over $27 million), Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool, $20.5 million) and Rafael Benitez (Everton, $20.5 million).
Conte has led Chelsea to the Premier League title in the 2016-17 season and the 2017-18 FA Cup. Last year, he helped Inter end Juventus’ nine-year dominance in Serie A, but then left due to disagreements over the direction of the club’s development.
Conte made his Tottenham debut on the afternoon of 2 November. Photo: th
This summer, Conte was approached by Tottenham, but refused. “At that time I had just separated from Inter and still love this club very much. Therefore, I feel this is not the right time to return to training. However, the spirit and determination of the Chairman. Daniel Levy reassured. I. Now, when the opportunity came again, I decided to take it with full confidence,” Conte told Tottenham’s website.
“I’m very happy to be back coaching and leading an ambitious club in the Premier League. Tottenham have modern facilities, with one of the best stadiums in the world. I’m sexy. I want to instill in my players and fans the passion and determination that has shaped me.”
Joining Tottenham, Conte will reunite with sporting director Fabio Paratici, after three years at Juventus and winning three Serie A titles in a row. “We are delighted to welcome Conte to Tottenham,” said Paratici. “That record speaks volumes for Conte’s class, with his experience and trophies in England and Italy. I know the quality that Conte can bring to Tottenham, after his time at Juventus.”
Conte will get to work soon, with the game against Vitsesse in the fourth round of the Conference League Group G on November 4. Three days later, he and the club were guests of Everton in the 11th round of the Premier League. Tottenham are eighth, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea.
Last week, Conte was rated as the most potential candidate for the Man Utd position if the team parted ways with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, Man Utd then gave Solskjaer another chance, and thank you win 3-0 at Tottenham, everything seems calm. On the contrary, the failure above is like a drop of water, making Tottenham decide fired Nuno Santo on the morning of 1/11.
Hong Duy
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