Tottenham Hotspur announced the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as their head coach after agreeing the framework of a five-year deal, sources have told ESPN.
The Italian was initially reluctant to join the club immediately but talks have progressed in the past 48 hours with Spurs now increasingly confident of providing formal confirmation in the coming days.
Sources have told ESPN that the proposed deal with De Zerbi includes a substantial bonus for keeping the club in the Premier League. It is currently unclear if any provision is made for the club’s potential relegation.
Spurs are 17th in the Premier League, just one point and one place above the relegation zone after a run of one win in seven games across all competitions saw the club part company with Igor Tudor on Sunday.