Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur didn’t waste much time finding a new manager after parting ways with Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday. Less than 24 hours later, the club struck a deal with Antonio Conte and appointed the Italian as their new manager moving forward.
Conte inked a contract that runs until the summer of 2023, according to Tottenham’s official announcement. The agreement between the two sides also comes with “an option to extend.”
Shortly after signing the deal, Conte met Tottenham’s first team and took part in the training on Tuesday.
“I can’t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality, and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach,” said Conte in a statement shared by the club.
Tottenham already tried to hire Antonio Conte during the summer while searching for a successor to Jose Mourinho. Conte rejected their initial approach but became keener on taking the job over time which was reportedly the determining factor that prompted the club to speed their decision on firing Santo.
Conte already coached in Premier League, helming Chelsea between 2016 and 2018 and leading the club to a Premier League title. He also has three Seria A titles with Juventus and one Seria A title with Inter.
