Roberto De Zerbi is being considered for a return to the Premier League as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. Former Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici, recently cleared to return after a FIFA ban, has recommended De Zerbi for the managerial role at Tottenham.
De Zerbi, currently managing Marseille in Ligue 1, previously coached Brighton & Hove Albion from 2022 to 2024. During his time at Brighton, he led the club to European qualification for the first time in their history by finishing sixth in the 2022-23 Premier League season, and guided them to the Europa League last 16. Despite a promising first season, he left Brighton after a challenging second campaign and moved to Marseille last summer, where his team currently sits second in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain.
Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has been difficult, with the club sitting 16th after 35 games, but they remain in contention for the Europa League trophy, which would secure Champions League football next season. De Zerbi’s tactical style, which emphasizes possession and attacking football, is seen as a good fit for Tottenham’s squad, including players like James Maddison and Pedro Porro.
De Zerbi is among several candidates for the Spurs job, with other names including Fulham’s Marco Silva-who is reportedly the current favorite-and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. The club is preparing for a possible managerial change regardless of the outcome in the Europa League final against Manchester United.
In summary, De Zerbi’s Premier League experience, recent success with Brighton, and current form with Marseille make him a strong contender to succeed Postecoglou at Tottenham, should the club decide to make a change this summer.