Ange Postecoglou has promised “a team to get excited by” as he plots Tottenham’s revival after being appointed as the Premier League club’s new manager.
The Australian has signed a four-year deal after taking Celtic to the Scottish domestic treble this season.
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The 57-year-old will officially join the London club, who finished a disappointing eighth in the Premier League, on July 1.
Antonio Conte left Spurs by “mutual agreement” in late March, with Cristian Stellini and then Ryan Mason taking temporary charge of the struggling club.
Postecoglou said he was relishing the task of turning around the club’s fortunes.
“It’s great to finally get started as manager of this great football club,” he said in a video message posted on the club’s social media accounts on Friday.
“I’m really looking forward to our task ahead. I think it’s an exciting opportunity for us to now set off on a new direction, play football and create an environment that embodies the values and traditions of this fantastic football club.
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“Hopefully a team that you can all be proud of, and more importantly get excited by.”
The former Socceroos boss also promised a gruelling pre-season for all involved as he charts a path for Tottenham to return to European football next season.
“I can assure you that, right through pre-season, we won’t leave any stone unturned – myself, the staff and the players – to make sure that, when the league comes around, you’ll all be as excited as I am about the season ahead.
“I really look forward to seeing everyone at the stadium, in particular at our first home game and look forward to the journey ahead.”
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, meanwhile, on Friday dismissed claims the team has failed to back previous head coaches in the transfer market.
“The notion that Tottenham haven’t backed certain managers is incorrect,” he said.
“We’re currently paying the price where some of the acquisitions have not turned out to be as we hoped.
“We wanted Ange Postecoglou to play attacking football and trust the Academy”.