DBasia.news – Antonio Conte’s reasons for accepting Tottenham Hotspur’s proposal have begun to emerge. The Italian tactician seems to have made The Lilywhites the object of his escape.
Tottenham’s success in appointing Conte as manager has taken many by surprise. A few have thought this would happen.
It was inseparable from Tottenham’s failure to persuade Conte last summer. The North London club does intend to make him a replacement for Jose Mourinho before the 2021-2022 season begins.
Having negotiated, Conte finally rejected Tottenham’s proposal. City rivals, Arsenal then appointed Nuno Espirito Santo as manager.
High-level lobbying certainly has to be done by Tottenham to change Conte’s stance in a relatively short time. Moreover, the former Inter Milan coach has a principle to be reluctant to take a job in the middle of the season.
According to the Mirror, Conte was hoping to be contacted by Manchester United. His name has indeed been the main candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who is in danger of being fired.
Manchester United’s name has also made Conte change his principles. But in reality, the offer from the Red Devils did not fall through.
Solskjaer’s position is safe again after Manchester United’s 3-0 win over Tottenham. The result of the match actually caused Nuno Espirito Santo to be fired.
In this phase, Tottenham continued approached Conte. Negotiations between the two parties actually went smoothly.
Conte seems to be aware that his chances of managing Manchester United are unlikely. Instead of being unemployed again, he chose to accept Tottenham’s proposal.
Even if it’s just an escape, Conte will not work half-heartedly at Tottenham. He definitely wants to show off in the Premier League, especially to Manchester United.
Conte has a duty to bring Tottenham to finish in the top four. If realized, his opportunity to handle Manchester United will be open again.