Liam Duckstein
De Zerbi Emerges as Spurs’ Top Managerial Target
Tottenham has identified Roberto De Zerbi as its primary managerial candidate following Igor Tudor‘s departure. The Italian manager, formerly in charge at Marseille, remains the club’s preferred choice despite hesitation about timing his move mid-season.
De Zerbi has signaled openness to the Tottenham position but prefers waiting until season’s end to assess whether Marseille can avoid relegation. Tottenham, however, requires immediate leadership rather than a temporary solution. The club is considering offering De Zerbi a five-year contract worth £12 million annually—a package that would make him the second-highest-paid manager in the Premier League behind Pep Guardiola. The deal would include an exit clause protecting De Zerbi in case of relegation.
Supporter Backlash Threatens Deal
A growing fan movement threatens to derail negotiations. Tottenham supporters have launched a “Not to De Zerbi” campaign to express their disapproval. This mirrors the 2021 situation when Rino Gattuso was close to securing the managerial role but the deal collapsed following intense fan protest.
Thiago Motta represents an alternative among candidates under consideration. The manager has been available since his Juventus sacking in March 2025.
Tottenham’s Relegation Battle Intensifies
Tottenham faces a critical juncture. With seven matches remaining, the club sits fourth from bottom, holding a one-point cushion above the relegation zone—only ahead of West Ham by that margin.
The schedule presents immediate tests. Tottenham travels to Sunderland on April 12, then hosts Brighton before a decisive clash against Wolverhampton. The final four fixtures bring encounters with Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton.
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