Tottenham Hotspur have announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, signing him on a four-year contract.
The 57-year-old Greek-Australian manager departs Celtic after achieving consecutive Scottish Premiership titles during his tenure.
Ange Postecoglou becomes the fourth permanent manager for Spurs since their memorable run to the UEFA Champions League final under Mauricio Pochettino in the 2018-19 season.
He follows in the footsteps of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy remarked:
“We are thrilled to welcome Ange to our club. His positive mindset and attacking style of play align perfectly with our vision. Moreover, he has a proven track record in player development and understands the significance of nurturing talent from our academy. These qualities are fundamental to our club.”
Following Conte’s departure in March, Tottenham had been in search of a new manager, with Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason temporarily taking charge of the team.
However, the arrival of Postecoglou brings stability and a fresh perspective to the club.
Postecoglou, the first-ever Australian manager in the Premier League, arrives at Tottenham with an impressive domestic record.
He guided Celtic to a remarkable domestic treble in Scotland, winning five out of six available trophies during his two seasons at the club.
In achieving this feat, he joins an elite group of managers that includes Jock Stein, Martin O’Neill, Brendan Rodgers, and Neil Lennon, who all secured a clean sweep of domestic honors with Celtic.
Celtic’s chief executive, Michael Nicholson, expressed his appreciation for Postecoglou’s contributions, stating:
“Working with Ange has been a pleasure. He is an exceptional football manager and a person of great integrity. He has demonstrated incredible determination and delivered an unprecedented level of success during his time at Celtic.”
Nicholson further added, “While we are genuinely disappointed to lose Ange, we respect his decision to seek a new challenge. He leaves Celtic having left an indelible mark on the club’s history.”