Tottenham hand Roberto De Zerbi rare Alex Ferguson power to lead long-term project

Tottenham Hotspur have done something unusual to convince Roberto De Zerbi to take the job, with the Italian being entrusted with a huge responsibility at the North London club.

Some pundits are surprised that Spurs have been able to attract De Zerbi despite being in the middle of a relegation battle.

The Lilywhites have offered a five-year contract to the Italian, and the length of the deal has raised some eyebrows, given the newcomer’s history of falling out with clubs.

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