Tottenham ‘see Luis Enrique as a possible replacement for Antonio Conte’ and the former Spain and Barcelona manager ‘would be interested in taking the role’ if the Italian leaves the club
- Tottenham are reportedly targeting Luis Enrique as the club’s next manager.
- Antonio Conte is expected to leave Tottenham in the summer
- Chairman Daniel Levy is apparently impressed with Enrique’s coaching style.
Former Spain manager and Barcelona title winner Luis Enrique is reportedly interested in becoming head coach at Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season.
It is widely believed that Antonio Conte will step down as Spurs boss when his contract expires in the summer, despite the Italian having the option to extend his stay for a further year.
Conte and Spurs have endured a difficult season, including a timid exit from the Champions League against AC Milan, and the club have reportedly already started exploring alternatives for next season.
Enrique has been out of a job since the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar last year following Spain’s stunning loss to Morocco in the round of 16.
The Spaniard would be interested in holding talks to take charge of Tottenham if the vacancy becomes available, according to The times.
Luis Enrique is reportedly the favorite to become Tottenham Hotspur’s next manager.
Spurs decision makers Deniel Levy (left) and Fabio Paratici (right) reportedly admire Enrique’s management style.
Spurs boss Antonio Conte is expected to leave the club in the summer once his contract expires.
The 52-year-old has been out of club football since 2017 after deciding to try his hand at managing his home nation.
Although the prospect of managing in the Premier League for the first time in his career apparently caught the attention of Enrique and that of Spurs’ general director of football, Fabio Paratici, along with club president Daniel Levy.
The decision-making duo want to end the club’s long-term quest for trophies and both have reportedly identified favorable traits in Enrique’s management style.
There are strong suggestions that Paratici, who is currently waiting to hear about his future in football, has singled out Enrique as his best option, while Levy is reportedly impressed with the Spanish coach’s attacking style of play and his ability to develop Academy talents.
Enrique’s record of achievements would give downtrodden Spurs fans hope that he is the best man for the job, having won the Champions League and La Liga, among other achievements during his time as manager in Spain.
He also led Barcelona to a magnificent triple trophy in 2014 that saw Enrique bring out the best in an attacking trio of Neymar, Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi.
Enrique (left) previously won the treble in Barcelona and brought out the best in the likes of Lionel Messi (right)
There is apparent hope that Enrique’s appointment may convince Harry Kane to extend his stay at the club.
Enrique’s appointment is also expected to convince star striker and England captain Harry Kane to sign a new contract, however the 29-year-old is a target for other clubs in the summer with just over a year remaining. in your existing contract.
Reappointing Mauricio Pochettino remains another option should Conte leave his post, although there is apparent caution about the Argentine’s return to the club.
Spurs are set for another trophyless season after being knocked out of the FA Cup, Champions League, League Cup and are currently in the top four of the Premier League.
Saving a place in Europe’s most prestigious competition would be very beneficial in the search for a new coach. Tottenham’s next take on Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday.