Manager, Antonio Conte, has left the Hotspurs “by mutual consent” with the team struggling to maintain a top-four spot in the Premier League.
Conte called the Spurs players “selfish” and criticised the club’s culture in a remarkable news conference after their recent draw at Southampton.
Tottenham Chairman, Daniel Levy, revealed this on Sunday night in a statement that, the former Chelsea manager, who took over in November 2021, is expected to be replaced by his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
Stellini had previously stood in for Conte this season when the Italian was recovering from a gallbladder surgery.
Conte leaves with Spurs fourth in the Premier League table, but only two points above fifth-placed Newcastle, and out of all other competitions.
The statement read in part, “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place.
“We all need to pull together. Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.”
The 53-year-old’s departure means Spurs are searching for their fourth permanent manager in four years since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019.
They suffered a tame exit to AC Milan in the Champions League earlier in March, after Championship side Sheffield United knocked them out of the FA Cup at the start of the month.
Italian Conte, who had won league titles with former clubs Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan, was appointed in November 2021 after Spurs sacked Nuno Espirito Santo.
They struggled for consistency for much of his early tenure before a six-game unbeaten run, including a 3-0 win over rivals Arsenal, secured a top four finish.
But Tottenham’s troubles have continued this season with nine defeats and four draws in 28 league games and questions about the playing style.
