Antonio Conte was scouted by Newcastle United before becoming Tottenham Hotspur manager
According to The Athletic (Subscription Required) [h/t Football.London], Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte was being chased by Newcastle United before he opted to come to N17.
Spurs had a rocky start to the season under former manager Nuno Espirito Santo. A series of unfavourable results saw the Portuguese get the sack as the Lilywhites boss after a few games.
There was a lot of ruckus in the media as Conte was being lined up for a special Premier League return. He was being linked to Manchester United in the past few weeks and it is now suggested that the Magpies were also trying to secure his services. It is believed that the Toons were also interested in Villareal boss Unai Emery at that time before finally settling on Eddie Howe.
The Italian manager has built an impressive resume over the past few years. He guided Chelsea to the Premier League and even helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title after a long wait of 11 years and him choosing to join Spurs speaks volumes of the club’s pull and reputation in world football.
His attacking style of play and high-intensity approach can demand a lot from the players but have provided equally substantial dividends in the past. He is even taking extra training schedules at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium for players who haven’t gone on international duty in the next couple of weeks.
In the former Chelsea manager’s first match as the Lilywhites boss, he managed to guide Tottenham to a frantic 3-2 victory against SBV Vitesse in their last UEFA Europa Conference League fixture.
Spurs have found it tough to break down opposing defences this season. Their main striker Harry Kane has struggled in front of goal and seems like a pale shadow of his former self. The side has been heavily reliant on Son Heung-Min for attacking threat at times.
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The Italian manager will be hoping to change that dynamic and breathe new life into the squad. The supporters will also be hoping that they can witness an exciting brand of football under the new Italian manager.
