On April 19th, 2021, it was announced that Antonio Conte and Tottenham Hotspur had mutually agreed to part ways. This news came after Conte had managed the club for just one season.
Conte was appointed as Tottenham’s manager in 2019 and guided the club to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League. He also led the team to the Carabao Cup final, where they lost to Manchester City. Despite this, Conte was unable to bring any silverware to the club and his tenure ended with a disappointing 5-4 aggregate defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League round of 16.
The Italian manager had a mixed time at Tottenham and his departure was not unexpected. He had been linked with a move away from the club for some time and it was clear that his future at Spurs was uncertain.
The decision to part ways was mutual and both parties have expressed their gratitude for the time they spent together. In a statement, Conte said: “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to manage such a great club and I wish them all the best in the future.”
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy also expressed his appreciation for Conte’s work: “We thank Antonio for his time at the club and wish him well for the future.”
It remains to be seen who will replace Conte as Tottenham’s manager. The club is reportedly interested in former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri and former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri.
Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham marks the end of an era at the club. Although his tenure was short-lived, he will be remembered for his hard work and dedication to the team. The club now looks ahead to a new chapter and will be hoping to find a manager who can bring success back to White Hart Lane.
