Last Updated: March 27, 2023, 04:03 IST
His departure comes after the Italian’s extraordinary post-match rant following a 3-3 draw at Southampton on March 18. (Photo Credit: Twitter)
The 53-year-old, who took over in November 2021, can be changed by his assistant Cristian Stellini till the tip of the season
Antonio Conte has left Tottenham “by mutual settlement” after 16 months in charge, the Premier League club announced on Sunday.
His departure comes after the Italian’s extraordinary post-match rant following a 3-3 draw at Southampton on March 18, a match in which they blew a 3-1 lead.
The 53-year-old, who took over in November 2021, will be replaced by his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
“We can announce that head coach Antonio Conte has left the club by mutual agreement,” a membership assertion learn.
“We achieved Champions League qualification in Antonio’s first season on the membership. We thank Antonio for his contribution and want him nicely for the longer term.
“Cristian Stellini will take the staff as appearing head coach for the rest of the season, together with Ryan Mason as assistant head coach.”
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy added: “We have 10 Premier League video games remaining and we have now a combat on our fingers 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.”
Conte leaves with Spurs fourth within the Premier League, however solely two factors above fifth-placed Newcastle, who’ve two video games in hand on the London aspect within the race for Champions League qualification.
Stellini beforehand stood in for Conte on the touchline this season when the Italian was recovering from gallbladder surgical procedure.
Conte received league titles in his earlier three spells in membership administration at Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan, however was unable to finish Tottenham’s 15-year wait to win a serious trophy.
His contract was resulting from expire on the finish of the season.
Conte labelled his gamers “egocentric” and accused them of not being able to perform under pressure in an extraordinary tirade after the draw against Southampton.
He also took aim at Tottenham’s long trophy drought and pinned the blame on a culture of repeatedly changing managers.
Serial winner
Conte arrived at Spurs in November 2021 with the reputation of a ruthless serial winner who could transform the club’s fortunes.
There was an initial impact as an upturn in form in the second half of last season saw Spurs edge out north London rivals Arsenal to finish fourth and qualify for the Champions League.
However, there is a 20-point gap between the two this season as the Gunners close in on a first league title in 19 years.
Conte’s time in north London was also blighted by personal tragedy and ill-health.
Gian Piero Ventrone, a long time member of Conte’s staff as a fitness coach, died suddenly in October.
Two shut mates and former gamers, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Gianluca Vialli, have additionally died in latest months.
Conte had to undergo emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder last month, which forced him to take two spells away from the touchline to recover.
But his return did not have the desired effect in galvanising his players.
Spurs crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage after a disappointing 1-0 aggregate defeat to AC Milan and lost 1-0 to second-tier Sheffield United in the FA Cup fifth round.
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