Tottenham news round-up: Ange Postecoglou returns to Premier League as star wants to leave
Tottenham continue to experience chaos from the fallout of Daniel Levy’s exit.
The Lilywhites are currently experiencing one of their busiest years since the North London club was formed.
Levy is no longer Tottenham chairman after almost 25 years in the role, while the Lewis family continues to propel the club in a better, more efficient sporting direction.
But with the hours ticking down until the international break is over, Tottenham News rounds up the latest from Hotspur Way.
Vinai Venkatesham raids Arsenal for new Chief Marketing Officer
Tottenham announced the arrival of Adam Gardiner as their new Chief Marketing Officer.
Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham announced the appointment of Gardiner via the Tottenham official website on 9 September. Spurs’ new CEO, who spent five years at Arsenal, will step into his new role in the new year.
Venkatesham said: “I’m delighted that Adam will be joining us as Chief Marketing Officer. This role is critical to our plans to strengthen our connection with our supporters, and we look forward to Adam joining our Executive Team in due course.”
Ange Postecoglou to be joined by former Tottenham staff at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest announced on 9 September that former Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.
The Australian will take over from Nuno Espirito Santo, who led Forest to European football last season.
Not only will he return to the Premier League, but Postecoglou will be joined by members of his Tottenham backroom team at Forest, according to David Ornstein via his X account.
Rodrigo Bentancur open to La Liga switch
Rodrigo Bentancur is in the final year of his Tottenham contract and is free to talk with other clubs in January regarding a move as a free agent.
The midfielder has seen his importance grow under Thomas Frank. However, he could still leave Hotspur Way this summer.
- Bentancur has started two of Spurs’ last three Premier League matches
- The midfielder has played 199 minutes in the league this season
Atletico Madrid are showing a sustained interest in Tottenham’s Bentancur after making it clear over the summer. Diego Simeone’s men would “seriously value” the addition of Bentancur to their team in the coming months, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
Despite being unwilling to pay a transfer fee for the defensive midfielder, Atletico are keen on signing him for free. It is believed that Bentancur “would welcome” his first experience in La Liga.
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