Tottenham to confirm Antonio Conte appointment in coming hours

Gary Pearson

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 15: Antonio Conte Head coach of Internazionale reacts during the Serie A match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Allianz Stadium on May 15, 2021 in Turin, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

Antonio Conte, based on numerous reliable sources, is going to be the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur, with the official announcement expected in mere hours.

Reminiscent of the Mauricio Pochettio axing and Jose Mourinho hiring, Tottenham will appoint Antonio Conte as manager within 24 hours of Nuno’s exit. Fabio Paratici was obviously pulling the strings in the background in recent weeks, waiting for the right moment to make the ruthless, yet necessary, transition.

The Italian gaffer has a lot of work to do, but was confident enough in the offering to accept the position. That means he will have carte blanche authority regarding on-field decisions, and should have a substantial war chest of funds to immediately improve his forlorn squad.

Antonio Conte to Tottenham, confirmed and here we go. The contract until June 2023 will be signed on Tuesday. The verbal agreement is now completed. He’s back in the Premier League. ⚪️🇮🇹 #THFC

Fabio Paratici wanted him since June and changed Conte’s mind. Incredible work. #Conte pic.twitter.com/2TnHBwyq0A
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 1, 2021

Antonio Conte’s dramatic return to English football as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur is set to be confirmed on Tuesday after the Italian agreed a deal to replace Nuno Espirito Santo | @Matt_Law_DT https://t.co/rrnsWLRUIg
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) November 1, 2021

Conte has enjoyed success wherever he has managed and will be excited about the prospect of reuniting with Fabio Paratici. Conte has come to Tottenham at one of the most dire times in club history, with an abundance of issues that need immediate attention.

It’s a monumental moment for Tottenham, who can look forward to a no-nonsense approach from their new charismatic manager. Conte allows no passengers and will quickly do away with any and all dead weight. If you’re not fully committed to the cause, you will find yourself out in the cold faster than it took Spurs to replace Nuno.

It’s the news Tottenham fans were hoping for. While few thought it would come to fruition so quickly, hiring Conte offers a new lease on life for a club in desperate need of an immediate injection of positivity and inspiration.

Which is precisely what Conte offers.

Gary Pearson

A freelance sports journalist, Gary primarily focuses his attention on football coverage (proper football, that is). He is a sports aficionado and has lived in five continents – Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Currently residing in the mountainous region of Canmore, Canada, his family hails from jolly old England while he spent the lion's share of his formative years in Calgary, Canada, home of the Calgary Stampede, the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and the 1989 Stanley Cup Champions. He is an ardent Flames and Tottenham Hotspur supporter and dreams of more fruitful days, when the Flames once again lift Lord Stanley aloft, a seemingly impossible goal if the past few decades is anything to go by. Spurs are closer to glory, but are still starving for the rapturous joy their supporters so obviously deserve.