Italian Coach, Antonio Conte has left Tottenham Hotspur by mutual agreement. In a remarkable news conference following their recent draw at Southampton, Conte referred to the Spurs players as “selfish” and criticized the club’s culture.
Although Tottenham are fourth in the top flight, they have been eliminated from all cup competitions. Cristian Stellini, Conte’s assistant, will take over as head coach for the remainder of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason as his deputy.
Chairman Daniel Levy stated that the club has 10 Premier League games remaining and a fight ahead to secure a Champions League place, and urged everyone to work together to achieve the highest possible finish for the club and its loyal supporters.
Conte’s departure means Tottenham are now searching for their fourth permanent manager in four years since Mauricio Pochettino’s departure in 2019.
Earlier in March, the team suffered a lackluster exit from the Champions League against AC Milan and was knocked out of the competition. They were also knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship side Sheffield United.
Despite winning league titles with Chelsea, Juventus, and Inter Milan, Conte struggled to establish consistency at Tottenham, with questions arising about the team’s playing style.
Although a six-game unbeaten run secured a top-four finish last season, this season has seen nine defeats and four draws in 28 league games.