New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club.

Former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea manager Conte was sought by Tottenham in the summer as a replacement for Jose Mourinho but for one reason and another a deal was not struck and Spurs hired Nuno Espirito Santo instead.

That appointment ended abruptly on Monday when the Portuguese was sacked after only 10 Premier League games, the last of which was a 3-0 capitulation to Manchester United at home on Saturday.

Conte, who left Inter Milan at the end of last season after leading them to the Serie A title, said he wants to bring stability to a club that has fallen away drastically since reaching the Champions League final in 2019.

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"It`s an honour and a pleasure and for now I want to repay this trust," the Italian said in his first interview posted on the club`s Twitter feed.

"My philosophy is very simple. To play attractive football and good football for the fans, to have a stable team, not up and down. I think the fans deserve to have a competitive team with a will to fight.

"We will do everything to deserve their support."

Tottenham represents a new challenge for Conte who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017 and three Serie A titles with Juventus.

His first task will be Thursday`s Europa Conference League home clash against Vitesse Arnhem before a weekend trip to an Everton side who like Tottenham are in a rut.

"I want this new challenge with Tottenham to become an important part of my managerial career," Conte said.

Explaining why he did not answer Tottenham`s call in the close season, Conte explained: "I had a call from Spurs in the summer and I had just finished with Inter, two seasons, two important seasons, two tough seasons and honestly it wasn`t the right time to start another experience.

"I preferred to wait, to enjoy the time with my family. Emotionally, I was still under the last experience," he added. 
Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici told reporters that the club did not expect Conte to deliver instant success in the form of silverware.

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"We have to work, to be focus, to be committed to be involved with this project 100% every day," Paratici told a news conference.

"This is what we can do, what we have to do. It is not the assurance to win something -- nobody can give you this assurance.

"We don`t think about we have to win this or this. We have to do the best to compete to win. When we reach this level, we want to improve again and win trophies... sometimes you have to be patient."

Tottenham have slipped to ninth in the Premier League standings with five wins and five defeats from their opening 10 games.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club.

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has promised fans a team with the "will to fight" for the shirt as he sets about reversing a slump in fortunes for the London club. Former Juventus, Italy and Chelsea manager Conte was sought by Tottenham in the summer as a replacement for Jose Mourinho but for one reason and another a deal was not struck and Spurs hired Nuno Espirito Santo instead. That appointment ended abruptly on Monday when the Portuguese was sacked after only 10 Premier League games, the last of which was a 3-0 capitulation to Manchester United at home on Saturday. Conte, who left Inter Milan at the end of last season after leading them to the Serie A title, said he wants to bring stability to a club that has fallen away drastically since reaching the Champions League final in 2019. ALSO READ: Tottenham Hotspur appoint Antonio Conte as manager after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo "It`s an honour and a pleasure and for now I want to repay this trust," the Italian said in his first interview posted on the club`s Twitter feed. "My philosophy is very simple. To play attractive football and good football for the fans, to have a stable team, not up and down. I think the fans deserve to have a competitive team with a will to fight. "We will do everything to deserve their support." Tottenham represents a new challenge for Conte who won the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2017 and three Serie A titles with Juventus. His first task will be Thursday`s Europa Conference League home clash against Vitesse Arnhem before a weekend trip to an Everton side who like Tottenham are in a rut. "I want this new challenge with Tottenham to become an important part of my managerial career," Conte said. Explaining why he did not answer Tottenham`s call in the close season, Conte explained: "I had a call from Spurs in the summer and I had just finished with Inter, two seasons, two important seasons, two tough seasons and honestly it wasn`t the right time to start another experience. "I preferred to wait, to enjoy the time with my family. Emotionally, I was still under the last experience," he added. Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici told reporters that the club did not expect Conte to deliver instant success in the form of silverware. ALSO READ: Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero sidelined for three months following chest discomfort "We have to work, to be focus, to be committed to be involved with this project 100% every day," Paratici told a news conference. "This is what we can do, what we have to do. It is not the assurance to win something -- nobody can give you this assurance. "We don`t think about we have to win this or this. We have to do the best to compete to win. When we reach this level, we want to improve again and win trophies... sometimes you have to be patient." Tottenham have slipped to ninth in the Premier League standings with five wins and five defeats from their opening 10 games.

Fans deserve a team with 'will to fight', says new Spurs boss Antonio Conte

In what could be one of the biggest transfers ahead of the 2021-22 season, Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino over a return to the club. Pochettino was sacked by Spurs 18 months ago and the Argentine went onto sign a short-term deal with his former club PSG.<o:p></o:p>

With the Ligue 1 giants, Pochettino won two domestic trophies to end his wait for a title as a manager but failed to guide PSG to a league title after being pipped by Lille.<o:p></o:p>

Under Pochettino, PSG qualified for the UCL semi-final but were defeated by Manchester City.<o:p></o:p>

While Pochettino is regarded as one of the finest tacticians, Tottenham Hotspur are working on a possible return for the Argentine to the North London club.

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Reportedly, Pochettino is unhappy with how some of the things have been handled by the PSG hierarchy and is considering returning to Premier League. Apparently, Daniel Levi has accepted that it was a “mistake” to sack Pochettino and believes bringing him back is the best possible chance for the club to get back to UCL contention and win the fans back after the Super League fiasco.<o:p></o:p>

The Argentine guided Spurs to three top-three finishes in the Premier League, on the bounce, and four Champions League qualifications. He also took Tottenham Hotspur to the final of the Champions League only to lose against Liverpool.

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However, PSG are reluctant to let go of Pochettino and it will be interesting how Spurs negotiate with the French giants. <o:p></o:p>

Besides Pochettino, Ajax boss Erik Ten Haag continues to remain a strong contender for the role in case PSG don’t allow the Argentine to leave. <o:p></o:p>

In what could be one of the biggest transfers ahead of the 2021-22 season, Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino over a return to the club.

In what could be one of the biggest transfers ahead of the 2021-22 season, Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino over a return to the club. Pochettino was sacked by Spurs 18 months ago and the Argentine went onto sign a short-term deal with his former club PSG. With the Ligue 1 giants, Pochettino won two domestic trophies to end his wait for a title as a manager but failed to guide PSG to a league title after being pipped by Lille. Under Pochettino, PSG qualified for the UCL semi-final but were defeated by Manchester City. While Pochettino is regarded as one of the finest tacticians, Tottenham Hotspur are working on a possible return for the Argentine to the North London club. ALSO READ: Football: Zinedine Zidane leaves Real Madrid after disappointing 2020-21 campaign Reportedly, Pochettino is unhappy with how some of the things have been handled by the PSG hierarchy and is considering returning to Premier League. Apparently, Daniel Levi has accepted that it was a “mistake” to sack Pochettino and believes bringing him back is the best possible chance for the club to get back to UCL contention and win the fans back after the Super League fiasco. The Argentine guided Spurs to three top-three finishes in the Premier League, on the bounce, and four Champions League qualifications. He also took Tottenham Hotspur to the final of the Champions League only to lose against Liverpool. ALSO READ: Football: 'At least 70 racial slurs' - Marcus Rashford subjected to online abuse after Europa League final defeat However, PSG are reluctant to let go of Pochettino and it will be interesting how Spurs negotiate with the French giants. Besides Pochettino, Ajax boss Erik Ten Haag continues to remain a strong contender for the role in case PSG don’t allow the Argentine to leave.

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Jose Mourinho has been sacked as the Tottenham Hotspur manager after talks on Monday. The decision comes less than a week before the Carabao Cup final. First-team coaches Ryan Mason and Chris Powell will take charge of the London club for the remainder of the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy took the decision over the club's disappointing second half of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Tottenham Hotspur drew Everton 2-2 on Friday and the drop of points leaves the club seventh in the table, five points behind the Champions League spots and the Spurs chairman decided it is time to move on.

<h2>Tottenham Hotspur sack Jose Mourinho: Club Statement</h2>

"The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.

Chairman, Daniel Levy, said: "Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a Club. Jose is a true professional who showed enormous resilience during the pandemic. On a personal level I have enjoyed working with him and regret that things have not worked out as we both had envisaged. He will always be welcome here and we should like to thank him and his coaching staff for their contribution."

Ryan Mason will take First Team training today and a further update will follow in due course."

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Notably, Mourinho has dropped more points from winning position than any other Premier League club and it has been reported that he has lost the dressing room following series of poor results.

Mourinho was appointed Mauricio Pochettino's successor in November 2019 as the club finished sixth in his first season.

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Tottenham Hotspur play the League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday and the Spurs will go for its first trophy since they lifted the same trophy in 2008.

Jose Mourinho has been sacked as the Tottenham Hotspur manager after talks on Monday. The decision comes less than a week before the Carabao Cup final. First-team coaches Ryan Mason and Chris Powell will take charge of the London club for the remainder of the campaign.

Jose Mourinho has been sacked as the Tottenham Hotspur manager after talks on Monday. The decision comes less than a week before the Carabao Cup final. First-team coaches Ryan Mason and Chris Powell will take charge of the London club for the remainder of the campaign. Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy took the decision over the club's disappointing second half of the Premier League 2020-21 season. Tottenham Hotspur drew Everton 2-2 on Friday and the drop of points leaves the club seventh in the table, five points behind the Champions League spots and the Spurs chairman decided it is time to move on. Tottenham Hotspur sack Jose Mourinho: Club Statement "The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties. Chairman, Daniel Levy, said: "Jose and his coaching staff have been with us through some of our most challenging times as a Club. Jose is a true professional who showed enormous resilience during the pandemic. On a personal level I have enjoyed working with him and regret that things have not worked out as we both had envisaged. He will always be welcome here and we should like to thank him and his coaching staff for their contribution." Ryan Mason will take First Team training today and a further update will follow in due course." The Club can today announce that Jose Mourinho and his coaching staff Joao Sacramento, Nuno Santos, Carlos Lalin and Giovanni Cerra have been relieved of their duties.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 19, 2021 × ALSO READ: Breakaway Super League threat re-emerges hours before UEFA vote Notably, Mourinho has dropped more points from winning position than any other Premier League club and it has been reported that he has lost the dressing room following series of poor results. Mourinho was appointed Mauricio Pochettino's successor in November 2019 as the club finished sixth in his first season. ALSO READ: Bayern Munich 'disapproves of the unilateral communications issued by Hansi Flick' Tottenham Hotspur play the League Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday and the Spurs will go for its first trophy since they lifted the same trophy in 2008.

Tottenham Hotspur sack Jose Mourinho, Ryan Mason to take charge