According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Roberto De Zerbi has been the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. The Lilywhites have parted ways with Ange Postecoglou this week, and they are scouring the market for a long-term replacement for the Australian tactician.
So, the Marseille manager emerged as a target for the North London outfit, and they approached him to discuss a possible return to the Premier League. However, the former Brighton & Hove Albion head coach has rebuffed Tottenham, as he wants to continue his project at the Ligue 1 club.
Roberto De Zerbi has established himself as one of the best young managers in the world in the last half a decade. While the 46-year-old tactician worked with four clubs before joining Sassuolo, he did not rise in prominence until he took charge of the Italian club. His stock skyrocketed after joining Brighton & Hove Albion, with the coach spending two seasons with the Premier League outfit.
De Zerbi left Brighton last summer to join Marseille, and he oversaw a fruitful 2024/25 campaign. With the Ligue 1 outfit set to compete in the UEFA Champions League, prising the Italian tactician away from Orange Velodrome was always going to be a tall order. So, it is hardly surprising that Tottenham Hotspur received a rejection from the Marseille boss earlier this week.
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Roberto De Zerbi is understandable. The Lilywhites have parted ways with Ange Postecoglou this week, and they are scouring the market for a long-term replacement for the Australian tactician. So, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager emerged as a viable target for Tottenham.
With the 46-year-old Marseille manager keen on remaining at the Ligue 1 club, Tottenham must look elsewhere for an alternative. Recent reports have suggested that Marco Silva is closing in on joining the North London outfit from Fulham.
However, Thomas Frank may be the next Tottenham manager, with reports suggesting the Brentford boss is closing in on joining the North London club. Fabrizio Romano has also suggested that may be the case, with the Lilywhites advancing the move for his signature.
