6 hours agoConfirmed: Tottenham cancels Gattuso's appointment as coach, as fans don't want it.
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Tottenham Hotspur reportedly has cooled their interest in naming Gennaro Gatttusos, despite talks on a two-year contract. Spros surprisingly rejected their plan to bring Paulo Fonseca back after the Italian became available after his quick departure from Fiorentina. Last night, Spurs fans made them [...]
Last night, Spurs fans made it clear to club leaders that they don't want Italian coaching on Twitter hashtag No ToGettusio.
While the appointment would be considered weak in view of the previous candidates considered, Gattusio also has a colorful past that includes confronting the former bandit manager Joe Jordan in 2011.
Italian has a history of backlogs involving remarks about women in football, same - sex marriages, and racism.
Gattuso's work lasted just 23 days at the helm of Fiorentina after his departure from Naples.
He wanted the Violet Club to sign stars ready to compete while the club wanted to believe in their talents, and this led to a division between the parties.
His agent Jorge Mendez was already working on a number of transfer targets, and Portuguese was the main driving force following talks with Tottenham.
? E Tottenham has been killed against the prosecution of Gennaro Gatto to their vacant management position. Conversions were made with the 43yo after his surprise Fiorentin exit but he will not be getting the Splb. Search control @TheAthlet c UK ♪ T HFC https://t.co/Gcl6D2PrW4
) David Ornstein (@David Ornstein) June 18, 2021
However, according to the Athletic medium, the deal is now completely failed and the Spies will continue to seek new trainers even 60 days after Jose Mourinho's dismissal.
It remains unclear whether negotiations with the Fonseca can be arranged after the controversial failure of the previous few days.
The media suggest that the Spurs left the negotiating table with the Fonseca when they heard Gattuso became available.
Gennaro Gattuso Wing'T be next to Tottenham manager, confirmed neither for @David Ornstein. It's never been a done deal, aggressed or set to be signed, as reported last night. ) ♪ T HFC
Spies met with Gattuso agent, certain feelings then killed against him. Search dates.
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