De Zerbi responds to criticism of Greenwood handling in first Spurs interview: ‘I never wanted to downplay the issue; I didn’t mean to take a stance’

Roberto De Zerbi has given his first interview as the new head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur today, after he was announced as Igor Tudor’s replacement on a five-year deal.

Speaking to the club’s official social media accounts, De Zerbi broke his silence on the backlash he has received after his handling of Mason Greenwood at Marseille.

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