Former Inter Milan Boss Conte Expected in London to Join Chelsea rivals

Former Inter Milan Boss Conte Expected in London to Join Chelsea rivals

SportsBrief.com, Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:53 PM
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  • Antonio Conte has been linked with the vacant managerial position at Tottenham after their defeat to Man United
  • Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked as Spurs manager after 17 games in charge in all competitions this season
  • Former Chelsea boss Conte is now favourite to land the job after he was rejected by Tottenham in the summer

Antonio Conte is believed to be in advanced talks with Tottenham following the sacking of Nuno Espirit Santo, ESPN, Goal.

Nuno's poor season in the Premier League

Spurs have lost have of the Premier League fixtures this season and the defeat to Man United at the Tottenham stadium cost Nuno his job.

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Antonio Conte is expected to arrive London to begin negotiations for Spurs job. Photo by Marco Canoniero
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Nuno's side also fell short to top English sides including Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham as well as United.

Tottenham's official statement of Nuno's sacking

Spurs director Fabio Patrici confirmed the sacking of Nuno in an official statement.

"I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision.
“Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

Conte's possibility of joining Spurs

It is understood that the north London club are now ready to offer former Chelsea boss Conte an 18-month deal.

The Italian gaffer stepped down as Inter Milan boss at the end of last season following a disagreement with Nerrazzuri's hierarchy.

The 52-year-old had a two-year spell with Chelsea and one the Premier League and the FA Cup in each of the seasons.

Solskjare feels sorry for Nuno's sacking as Spurs boss

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has promised to get in touch with sacked Tottenham Hotspur manager, Nuno Espirito.

Espirito was shown the door at Tottenham following the north London side's 3-0 defeat in the hands of the Red Devils at the weekend.

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Marcus Rashford further compounded Espirito's woes resulting in his sacking.

Ronaldo equals Drogba's record Premier League record

YEN.com.gh also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player after Didier Drogba to record a goal and assist in the Premier League.

Chelsea legend Drogba set that record in 2014 at the age of 36 and the feat has finally been equalled by Man United striker Ronaldo.

The Red Devils star produced a five-star performance in United's 3-0 win over Tottenham at the weekend.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner opened the scoring with a beautiful volley on his favourite right-boot to put his team ahead in the first half.

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