Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham head coach until the end of the 2023 season.
The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked on Tuesday.
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Negotiations between Spurs and Mourinho – who had been out of work since leaving Old Trafford in December – intensified over the last few days and concluded in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
“I am excited to be joining a club with such a great heritage and such passionate supporters. The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me. Working with these players is what has attracted me,” Mourinho said.
His first game will be at the London Stadium on Saturday as Spurs travel to take on West Ham in the Premier League.
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Chairman, Daniel Levy, said he was “reluctant” to sack Pochettino, but explained the decision had to be made in the “club’s best interests”.
“In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football,” Levy said on Wednesday.
“He has a wealth of experience, can inspire teams and is a great tactician. He has won honours at every club he has coached. We believe he will bring energy and belief to the dressing room.”
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Pochettino left Tottenham with the club 14th in the Premier League and having won just five matches all season.
Mourinho has been out of work since being sacked as Manchester United manager in December 2018.
He has turned down a number of job opportunities, including in China, Spain and Portugal, since leaving Old Trafford.
