Postecoglou points future replace with Spurs set to step up curiosity
Postecoglou has emerged as a number one candidate for the vacant managerial put up at Spurs, having impressed chairman Daniel Levy and incoming chief soccer officer Scott Munn.
However, any severe discussions over the Tottenham job have been delayed till after Saturday’s Scottish Cup last at Hampden Park, with Celtic beating Championship aspect Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 to seal a world-record eighth domestic Treble.
Standard Sport understands that Spurs are set to step up their interest in Postecoglou as a long-term successor to Antonio Conte, with Cristian Stellini after which Ryan Mason having been positioned in short-term cost over current months.
The 57-year-old is presently on a 12-month rolling contract in Glasgow, with reviews over current months that Celtic might supply him a bumper new long-term deal.
Treble winner: Ange Postecoglou is a number one contender to change into the subsequent Spurs supervisor
/ PAPostecoglou has remained notably tight-lipped on his personal future since these hyperlinks with Spurs first emerged, and that’s no completely different after he grew to become the fifth completely different supervisor to efficiently information dominant Celtic to a home treble.
The Hoops had already gained the Scottish Premiership with a seven-point buffer to arch-rivals Rangers, whom additionally they beat within the League Cup last again in February. Ex-Australia coach Postecoglou has delivered 5 main trophies in complete since leaving Japanese aspect Yokohama F. Marinos to succeed Neil Lennon at Parkhead in 2021, together with back-to-back league titles.
“I understand all that (the questions), but I am going to be a little bit selfish here, not just for myself but my family and people around me, we have all worked really hard to enjoy this moment,” he said when quizzed by BBC Scotland over his Celtic future after goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Liel Abada and Jota saw off Inverness at Hampden.
“As disappointing as that could be for folks, that’s what I’m going to do. We have labored too exhausting as gamers and managers.
“If I again start talking about things right now that aren’t really important to me and those people around me, so I am just enjoying this and will do for as long as I can before people drag me away to talk about other things.”
Postecoglou added that he would now take a break from football after a relentless 2022-23 season that included the first winter World Cup in Qatar.
“It has felt like a protracted season, perhaps due to the World Cup break,” he stated. “Our performances have tailed off up to now few weeks, the lads are feeling it was nicely.
“I am just super proud of them and am amazed at the levels they have created. I think everyone is looking forward to a break.”
Tottenham chairman Levy, additionally seeking to recruit a brand new director of soccer this summer time to succeed Fabio Paratici, has additionally held talks with Luis Enrique since Arne Slot confirmed he can be staying at Feyenoord, with Napoli believing that the ex-Spain and Barcelona coach would favor to maneuver to the Premier League than change Luciano Spalletti as boss of the newly-crowned Serie A champions.
However, Spurs haven’t any plans to talk to Julian Nagelsmann, who stays a free agent after being sacked by Bayern Munich in March and changed by Thomas Tuchel. Interim head coach Mason needs the function on a full-time foundation.