Roberto De Zerbi offers Tottenham coaching role to Alessandro Nesta
Newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered former Italy defender Alessandro Nesta the role of assistant manager as the club battles Premier League relegation.
The Italian tactician was officially confirmed as the new Spurs boss on Tuesday afternoon.
He takes over following the departure of Igor Tudor, who endured a winless 44-day spell in charge in north London.
The incoming manager is reportedly set to earn between £12m and £15m annually.
World Cup winner targeted
In his first major backroom move, De Zerbi has reached out to his compatriot about joining the coaching staff.
Nesta won the 2006 World Cup and lifted the Champions League twice during a highly decorated playing career.
The 50-year-old has previously only operated as a head coach since retiring from professional football.
His most recent managerial stint ended in disappointment as Monza were relegated to Serie B after finishing 20th last season.
Relegation battle awaits
Tottenham are currently facing the serious threat of dropping out of the top flight.
The new coaching team will take charge of their first match away to Sunderland a week on Sunday.
De Zerbi acknowledges the immediate pressure facing his squad.
“Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season.”
“I’m looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that.”
Despite the precarious league position, the new manager’s contract reportedly does not include a relegation release clause.
Spurs also considered Edin Terzic, Marco Rose and former caretaker Ryan Mason before securing their primary target.
