The rumour mill in the UK suggests that Ange Postecoglou has informed his present club, Glasgow Celtic, about his intent to seize the opportunity presented by Tottenham Hotspurs's chairman Daniel Levy. His sterling record at Celtic, with five trophies in two years, validates the interest from the North London outfit.
🚨 Understand Tottenham have finally reached verbal agreement with Ange Postecoglou as next manager. #THFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2023
Been told it will be a two year-deal with an option included for further season, so potentially valid until June 2026.
Next step to get it done: find a way with Celtic. pic.twitter.com/QR4Lueuf0z
Esteemed football journalist and transfer news guru, Fabrizio Romano, indicated that the proposed deal involves a two-year contract, with a possible extension for a third year.
To appreciate this development, let's revisit Postecoglou's journey to this juncture.
𝐁𝐈𝐆. 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄.🍀
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) November 6, 2022
If you're walking around South Melbourne this morning you might just see a familiar face 🤗
Just in time for Ange Postecoglou's homecoming in the Sydney Super Cup next week!
📸 @ART_BY_DEV #WeAreALeagues pic.twitter.com/cmggTPqSvQ
Postecoglou began his footballing journey with South Melbourne FC, earning two championships during his tenure from 1984 to 1993. An overseas spell with Greek outfit, Panachaiki, also features in his playing career.
The switch to coaching commenced at South Melbourne in the mid-90s, culminating in his elevation to head coach in 1996. His influence led to back-to-back NSL titles and the Oceania Club Championship.
“It’s the greatest game in the world… I have real belief in Aussie football”
— Sacha Pisani (@Sachk0) January 31, 2023
Ange Postecoglou after that magical night 8 years ago, when the #Socceroos won the 2015 Asian Cup.
Ft @RSBayliss pic.twitter.com/k4MgRFiK9m
Coaching stints with the Australian U-20 and U-17 national teams were preceded by a transformative period at Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men's competition. His tactical revolution resulted in a record 36-match unbeaten run and two consecutive A-League titles.
Nice piece of article, worth reading: https://t.co/dTUPM1Ks0W
— svarogbg (@Svarogbg1) June 2, 2023
According to him he has big motivatinal skill, players are ready to go through wall for him. I like that part...
The success at the Brisbane Roar earned him a move to Melbourne Victory, and eventually, the coveted role of coaching the Australian men's national team, the Socceroos. He led the team to their first major international victory, the 2015 Asian Cup, and steered them to the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, thus cementing his stature.
Congratulations Yokohama F Marinos!
— #ACLFinal (@TheAFCCL) December 7, 2019
✅ First J. League title in 15 years
✅ Ange Postecoglou is the first Australian to win the Japanese title
Welcome to #ACL2020 pic.twitter.com/ap7pxaxXhy
Post-2017, he ventured overseas to manage Yokohama F. Marinos in the J1 League, winning the 2019 J1 League title and becoming the first Australian coach to clinch a top-tier championship abroad.
🇦🇺 | 𝑨𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆
— Everything Celtic (@aboutceltic) June 4, 2023
Ange Postecoglou has informed Celtic that he wishes to leave the club to take over as Spurs manager 𝗮𝗻𝗱 take John Kennedy with him.
[@mcgowan_stephen] pic.twitter.com/ezVeAt7KGI
His stint at Celtic, despite initial criticism, has been a resounding success, highlighted by a league/cup double and a historic treble this season.
As he approaches the cusp of the Premier League, Postecoglou's successful journey through Australia, Asia, and Europe secures his status as a trailblazer in Australian football. His possession-heavy, aggressive, and attacking philosophy will now be put to the test in the world's most competitive league.
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