Roberto De Zerbi Makes First Major Tottenham Decision with Official Statement Released
Roberto De Zerbi is preparing to take charge of his first Tottenham Hotspur game since replacing Igor Tudor, with the club confirming significant changes to his backroom team in an official statement. The Italian manager, who was appointed last week, has made his initial major decision by bringing only two of his trusted coaches to North London.
Backroom Staff Confirmation
Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed that new boss Roberto De Zerbi will be joined by just two of his coaches at the club. The former Brighton and Marseille manager, who signed a substantial five-year deal with Spurs, aims to guide the team away from their current relegation concerns in the Premier League.
Much speculation had surrounded De Zerbi's backroom staff prior to his announcement, with questions about how many members he would bring from his previous positions. It has now been definitively confirmed that De Zerbi will only be accompanied by coaches Marcattilio Marcattilio and Marcello Quinto at his new club.
Official Club Statement Details
A statement from the North London club read: "Following the recent arrival of Roberto De Zerbi as our new Men's Head Coach, we can now confirm the full structure of the Men's First Team coaching staff.
"Marcattilio Marcattilio and Marcello Quinto join as First Team Fitness Coach and Senior Professional Development Phase Coach, respectively.
"Marcattilio, also known as Marco, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He began working with Roberto in 2015 at Italian side Foggia and has been a part of his backroom staff since.
"Marcello has worked closely with Roberto over the past three years during his time at both Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille."
Existing Coaching Structure
Marcattilio and Marcello will join the existing coaching staff at Tottenham, which includes:
- Bruno Saltor (Assistant Coach)
- Andreas Georgson (Assistant Coach)
- Cameron Campbell (Individual Development Coach)
- Fabian Otte (Goalkeeping Coach)
The statement further confirmed that they will continue to be supported by Stuart Lewis and Dean Brill, maintaining continuity within the club's coaching infrastructure while integrating De Zerbi's selected personnel.
De Zerbi's First Game and Ambitions
De Zerbi is scheduled to take charge of his first game this weekend as Spurs travel to face Sunderland. Speaking after his appointment, the Italian manager expressed his enthusiasm and commitment to the club's future.
"I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world," De Zerbi stated. "In all my discussions with the Club's leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it."
The manager emphasized the team's immediate priority, adding: "Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I'm looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that."
Current Premier League Position
Tottenham currently occupy 17th position in the Premier League table, placing them in a precarious situation just above the relegation zone. They are merely one point clear of West Ham United, who face Wolves on Friday evening, making De Zerbi's initial matches crucial for the club's survival prospects.
This backroom staff decision represents De Zerbi's first significant move since taking charge, signaling his approach to building a coaching team that blends his trusted associates with existing club personnel as he prepares for the challenging task ahead.
