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– Antonio Conte has thanked Tottenham’s fans for their “support and appreciation”, while also saying he welcomed those at the club who shared his passion for football.
– The Italian, 53, left by mutual consent on Sunday after 16 months in charge, his exit coming following a furious post-match interview on 19 March.
– On Instagram, Conte said the fans had always given him vocal support.
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– He wrote: “Our journey together has ended, I wish you all the best.”
– Conte called the Spurs players “selfish” and was stinging in his criticism of the club’s culture after his side squandered a two-goal lead as they drew 3-3 at Southampton before the international break.
– His former assistant Cristian Stellini will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason his deputy.
– Conte added: “Football is passion. I would like to deeply thank everyone at Spurs who appreciated and shared my passion and my intense way of living football as a coach.
– “A special thought to the fans who always showed me support and appreciation, it’s been unforgettable to hear them singing my name.”
“Football is passion. I thank everyone at Spurs who appreciated and shared my passion.
Special thought to the Fans who always showed me support and appreciation, unforgettable to hear them singing my name.
I wish you all the best for the future”.
Antonio Conte.
⚪️👋🏻 #THFC pic.twitter.com/fwPFZ2vti2
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2023
– Tottenham are fourth in the Premier League, although having played twice more than fifth-placed Newcastle, and were knocked out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage by AC Milan and dumped out of the FA Cup by Championship side Sheffield United.
– They are now searching for a fourth permanent manager in four years since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019.
– They go to Goodison Park to face relegation strugglers Everton in the top flight on Monday, 3 April at 20:00 BST.
