FORMER Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti’s transfer fee cost him any chance of the Tottenham job.
Spurs considered the Napoli boss, 60, for the vacancy but the word from Italy was that his club would need a big payout and also keep him until the new year.
Carlo Ancelotti was initially considered by Spurs chiefsCredit: EPA
That left the door wide open for Jose Mourinho to step in and take charge.
Argie Mauricio Pochettino was not just sulking with his Tottenham bosses before he left — he was blanking old mates everywhere.
Poch ignored calls and texts from old mates to their disappointment as he went into a dark mood.
South American sources reveal he virtually cut himself off in his latter months at White Hart Lane.
Form deserted Spurs in 2019, eventually leading Daniel Levy to relieve Pochettino of his duties.
Mourinho was hired just 11 hours after the 47-year-old was sacked.
And it was the dream start for the Special One on Saturday.
He lead Spurs to their first away win in the Premier League since January as they triumphed 3-2 over rivals West Ham.
Goals from Son Heung-min, Lucas Moura and Harry Kane saw Mourinho’s side race into a resounding three goal lead.
But defensive lapses allowed the hapless Hammers to pull two goals back – reminding the Special One of the work that will be required at his new club.
Meanwhile Ancelotti’s Napoli have endured a disappointing start to the season in Serie A – winning just five of their opening 13 games.
Mourinho praises Spurs star Dele Alli as the Special One wins his first match as Tottenham boss
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
