Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold has revealed that Spurs are near signing Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach.
The north London membership, presently embroiled in a dire relegation battle, are transferring shortly following the departure of Igor Tudor, who left the membership by mutual consent after simply 44 days and 0 Premier League wins.
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Alasdair Gold releases newest info on Roberto De Zerbi
Writing for X, Gold mentioned the “feeling inside Spurs” was one among rising confidence that he had discovered his man within the former Brighton and Marseille supervisor.
The Italian’s expansive, possession-based philosophy is seen as an ideal stylistic match for the membership’s identification, a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ method that Spurs missed below supervisor Thomas Frank.
Gold mentioned there have been “query marks” internally over how shortly De Zerbi might implement advanced tactical calls for, with simply seven video games remaining to guard the membership’s top-flight standing.
The reporter additionally highlighted the potential for friction with the fan base following De Zerbi’s controversial feedback about Mason Greenwood when he signed for Marseille.
Spurs are reportedly providing a profitable five-year deal for the 46-year-old, however Gold identified the Italian’s observe report doesn’t scream long-term.
Gold mentioned: “The sensation inside Spurs is that they’re transferring nearer to a participant in Roberto De Zerbi. His soccer is according to how the membership desires to play. There are query marks over how shortly he can do this and his response to the feedback on Greenwood. “Achievements do not scream long run, however Spurs hardly ever obtain that in the long run.”
De Zerbi’s appointment closes the door on Pochettino’s dream return
For many Spurs followers, this information brings a bittersweet actuality. The door to a romantic return for Mauricio Pochettino seems to be firmly closed for now.
Regardless of Pochettino being prepared and keen to take the Spurs job no matter their Premier League standing, his present commitments with the American nationwide staff for the 2026 World Cup make it logically unimaginable for him to maneuver to the N17 instantly.
The opposite downside, in fact, is that Spurs have been initially trying to enter the summer time and wider supervisor market. A harmful scenario modified that. Managers like Andoni Iraola and Mauricio Pochettino, who have been eager to reunite with Spurs in the summertime, are excluded.
— Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) March 30, 2026
By making De Zerbi a everlasting switch fairly than choosing a short-term ‘firefighter’ like Sean Dyche, Tottenham’s hierarchy might forestall Pochettino’s dream return.
If the deal goes by, De Zerbi could have the instant process of making certain the protection of the Premier League, beginning with the daunting away journey to Sunderland on April twelfth.
