TOTTENHAM Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their manager to succeed Antonio Conte.
The Australian’s arrival was confirmed today after he left Celtic, who he led to the Scottish Premiership title.
“Now that the season and all domestic cup competitions have concluded, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as our new First Team Head Coach,” Tottenham Hotspur said in an official statement today.
“Becoming the first Australian to manage in the Premier League, Ange will join us on 1 July on a four-year contract.”
Postecoglou, 57, spent two years at Celtic and led them to the domestic treble of Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup last season.
He also won the Scottish Premiership title in his first season in 2022 after joining Celtic from Japan’s Yokohama F Marino’s.
“Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play,” Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy said.
“He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy – everything that is important to our club. We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the season ahead.”
A former Australia national team player, Ange managed at South Melbourne, winning the National Soccer League twice and the Oceania Club Championship.
He also won the AFC Asian Cup as Australia head coach in 2015 and steered Yokohama F Marinos to the J League title in 2019.
