Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has backed Jose Mourinho to bring “energy and belief to the dressing room” following his appointment as the club’s new head coach.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was announced as Mauricio Pochettino’s replacement this morning, less than 12 hours after the Argentine was relieved of his duties.
As The Independent reports, Levy has tried to lure Mourinho to Spurs on at least one occasion before, and wasted absolutely no time in moving to secure him while he was available.
In a club statement, Levy said of the appointment: “In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football. He has a wealth of experience, can inspire teams and is a great tactician.
“He has won honours at every club he has coached. We believe he will bring energy and belief to the dressing room.”
Mourinho’s arrival has the potential to be divisive among fans considering his Chelsea connections and his recent failings in the Premier League, but Levy has hit the right notes with his welcoming words.
The 56-year-old is one thing that we all wished Pochettino was – a serial winner. He has won eight domestic titles across four different countries and the Champions League twice, with Porto and Inter Milan, as part of a total haul of 25 major trophies in management.
Is he still ‘The Special One’ that won all that silverware? We will soon find out, starting at West Ham United on Saturday.