Tottenham Hotspur completed the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi after the departure of Igor Tudor earlier this week.
According to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, Roberto De Zerbi has been handed significant powers at the North London club, similar to former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
The report claims that the 46-year-old manager will have influence on and off the pitch. The deal structured for him will give him powers beyond the pitch, and he will be a central figure in the club’s footballing decisions. He will play a key role in squad building and long-term planning at Tottenham. Sir Alex Ferguson held a similar role at Manchester United as the club’s manager.
Complete strategic change at Tottenham
The recent Tottenham managers have often complained about a lack of influence over squad building and transfers. Naturally, they were left disappointed by the club’s transfer decisions as well. However, the same cannot be said about the Italian. He will enjoy greater control at Tottenham, and it remains to be seen whether he can help them bounce back strongly.
It seems that the North London club is completely convinced of his quality and talent ID. So, they are prepared to align with his strategies to pull together and build a formidable team. The 46-year-old manager is currently focused on helping Tottenham secure Premier League safety.
However, the ultimate goal is to build a trophy-winning team in the long run. Perhaps giving the manager more control over squad building is the right decision for them. Their decisions on the transfer front have been criticised for several years, and moving away from that path could bring about fresh changes.
De Zerbi has shown his pedigree
There is no doubt that De Zerbi is a quality manager, and he has shown that in his recent managerial stints. The Italian tactician helped Brighton secure European football and guided them to their highest-ever Premier League finish. They finished in the sixth spot in the Premier League table under him.
The 46-year-old also helped Marseille push for the league title (second in Ligue 1 last season). He has shown that he can build quality teams with limited resources, and that is exactly the skill that could help him succeed at Tottenham.
The newly-appointed Tottenham manager is an expert at maximising his resources and getting the most out of them. Spurs have quality players at their disposal, but their previous managers have not been able to unlock their true potential. The Italian tactician might be able to get the best out of them in the coming seasons.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s decision to give him greater control off the pitch suggests they are thinking beyond this season and looking at the long-term picture.
