New Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi sends message to divided fans

Newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has spoken for the first time since his arrival was made official. 

On Tuesday, Spurs confirmed the Italian would be the club's manager, and his remit is simple: save the team from Premier League relegation. 

De Zerbi is the third man to take charge of Spurs this season following the sacking of Thomas Frank and then Igor Tudor, who left by mutual consent last week. 

De Zerbi 'very proud' to be Spurs manager

De Zerbi has spoken for the first time since being made Spurs manager in a video message released to fans on the club's official website. 

"Hello to all Tottenham fans," De Zerbi began. 

"I'm very happy to stay here with you. For me, it's a very big honour and I'm very proud to be your coach. 

"I want to give my best, I want to stay for a long time in this big club. See you soon."

With Spurs not in action until April 12 with a trip to Sunderland, De Zerbi now has over a week to take a look at his squad and prepare them for a do-or-die seven-game run until the end of the season. 

However, De Zerbi's appointment has divided the Spurs fanbase. 

Why De Zerbi divides Spurs fans

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust recently announced that they will not be supporting the appointment following the Italian's comments about Mason Greenwood during his time as Marseille manager. 

De Zerbi said Greenwood had "paid in a strong way" after leaving Manchester United for the French giants following attempted rape and assault charges that were dropped in February 2023. 

Greenwood joined Marseille in July 2024 after a spell on loan at Getafe, and it was a move criticised by the city's mayor, Benoit Payan. 

The 24-year-old has gone on to make 74 appearances for Marseille, scoring 47 goals. 

For De Zerbi, the pressure will not just come from his decisions on the pitch in Spurs' battle for survival, but also dealing with the noise off it as a result of a controversial spell in Ligue 1. 

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