TOTTENHAM have finally named ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as head coach.
Spurs supremo Daniel Levy chose the ex-Porto chief after a 72-day hunt for Jose Mourinho’s successor, including considering TEN top names, like ex-manager Mauricio Pochettingo and Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag.
And Santo, 47, immediately told Tottenham fans after their 13 years without a trophy: “My promise is to you, we’re gonna make you proud.”
Ryan Mason had been interim boss, while Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann, Brendan Rodgers and Co were among a number of managers linked with the permanent position.
Now former Valencia boss Santo has landed his most prestigious job yet – after shooting up the list of contenders over the past fortnight.
Turkish giants Fenerbahce reportedly joined the hunt for Santo this week – but Spurs stepped up their game over the past 24 hours to seal his arrival on Wednesday evening.
The Portuguese left Wolves by mutual consent at the end of the last Premier League season following four seasons in charge.
Some Tottenham fans jad opposed Santo, with the #NoToNuno hashtag trended in the UK last Thursday night.
And many on social media were underwhelmed with his appointment
One critic called his selection “boring” and claimed Santo’s arrival suggested Spurs were just a “small club” who would finish in mid-table.
But Levy has picked Santo based on consistent achievements at Wolves, who have essentially matched ‘Big Six’ club Spurs during his stint at Molineux.
Tottenham previously pulled the plug on a move for outgoing Roma boss Paulo Fonseca, while ex-Bayern Munich manager Flick opted to become Germany manager after Euro 2020.
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Spurs also considered Ten Hag – but Dutch giants Ajax triggered a contract extension.
And Nuno had talks with Crystal Palace over succeeding Roy Hodgson.
But instead he has got a job with a vastly different type of pressure, Tottenham having finished ‘only’ seventh last term.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
