Tottenham have confirmed they have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach, replacing the recently sacked Nuno Espirito Santo.
Nuno was given his marching orders on Monday after a poor run of form that culminated in a 3-0 loss to Manchester United on Saturday, a side themselves seen as on the ropes after a 5-0 defeat to Liverpool.
The atmosphere during that game turned toxic as fans called for the removal of both Nuno and chairman Daniel Levy, and talk of sporting director Fabio Paratici moving for former Inter, Chelsea and Juventus manager Conte quickly gained pace.
The Italian was close to joining the north London side during their protracted managerial search over the summer, later hinting he was not convinced by their long-term project.
However, an agreement has now been reached and Spurs have confirmed Conte has joined. Their statement reads: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of Antonio Conte as our Head Coach on a contract until the summer of 2023, with an option to extend."
