It’s official: Ange Postecoglou has signed a four-year contract to become head coach of Tottenham Hotspur.
The 57-year-old will become the first Australian to manage in the English Premier League, departing Scottish giants Celtic after two years at Parkhead.
Postecoglou’s unveiling as Spurs head coach comes just days after securing a domestic treble with Celtic; he will join the Premier League outfit on July 1 to commence the four-year deal in North London.
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Postecoglou previously managed in both Australia’s National Soccer League (NSL) and the Isuzu UTE A-League, enjoying decorated spells at South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory.
The former Socceroos boss impressed at J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos, winning the league title in 2019, before securing a move to Celtic in 2021; it was his second stint managing in Europe following a brief period at Greek lower league club Panachaiki in 2008.
In a club statement, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy expressed his excitement to welcome the Australian through the doors to impart his attacking play style on the Tottenham squad.
“Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play,” Levy said.
“He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy – everything that is important to our club.
“We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the season ahead.”
As Postecoglou called time on his memorable two-year stint in Glasgow, the Australian bid an emotional farewell to the club and its fans, expressing his gratitude to the club for allowing him to explore the new opportunity presented to him at Spurs.
“I would like to sincerely thank everyone at the club for everything they have given me,” Postecoglou said in a club statement.
“In particular, Dermot (Desmond), Peter (Lawwell) and Michael (Nicholson) and the Celtic board have shown me tremendous support in every aspect of my time at Celtic and I will forever be grateful for this.
“They brought me to the Club and I have worked so closely and so well with them for the past two years, I will always have a special relationship with them.
“They wanted me to extend my time at Celtic and while I am so respectful and understanding of their position, a new opportunity has been presented to me and it is one which I wanted to explore.
“It was an honour to be asked to be Celtic manager and during my two years I have given everything I have to deliver success to our supporters. Culminating in the Treble at the weekend, my players and backroom team have been brilliant for me on this journey.
“They have given us all some fantastic moments through their energy and effort, creating real quality, winning football.
“Our supporters have been magnificent to me and I thank them for the way they have embraced me during the past two years. My ambition was always to give our fans a team they could be proud of, a team people talked about and I think we have achieved that.
“Celtic is a phenomenal football club, and so much more – and I will forever be a supporter of this great institution. I wish everyone connected with Celtic nothing but continued success.”
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