Massimiliano Allegri Tipped to Take Over at Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing for a managerial change this summer, with Italian tactician Massimiliano Allegri poised to take the reins from current boss Tim Sherwood. The news, first broken by Italian daily Corriere dello Sport on Friday, suggests the former AC Milan coach has already agreed to terms with the North London club.
Allegri, 46, has been out of work since his dismissal from Milan in January following a disappointing 4-3 defeat to Sassuolo. Despite that setback, the Italian is seen by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy as the man to guide the club back into the Premier League’s top four and secure Champions League qualification — a task that has become increasingly difficult with the resurgence of Liverpool and stiff competition from other top sides.
The Italian newspaper claims Allegri is already preparing for life in England, reportedly taking English lessons and planning to bring long-time assistant Mauro Tassotti, who is set to leave Milan, with him to White Hart Lane.
Sherwood, who was promoted from his role with the Tottenham youth setup after André Villas-Boas was sacked in December 2013, has faced an uphill battle in his debut managerial season. While Spurs currently sit sixth in the league table, their inconsistency and failure to mount a serious challenge for the top four have cast doubts over Sherwood’s long-term future.
Tottenham’s ambitions remain high, with Levy said to be determined to bring in a coach capable of implementing a strong footballing identity and guiding the club to sustained success. Allegri, who led Milan to the Serie A title in 2011 and has experience managing in Europe’s elite competitions, is believed to fit that profile.
The potential appointment of Allegri signals another fresh start for Spurs, who have undergone several managerial changes in recent years without achieving the breakthrough into Europe’s elite club competition. Should the move materialise, it will mark Allegri’s first role outside Italy — and a major test of his adaptability in the high-pressure world of English football.
Tottenham are expected to finalise their plans at the end of the season, with an official announcement likely once Sherwood’s contract expires or a mutual agreement is reached.
As Spurs gear up for another attempt at European qualification, all eyes will be on Levy and his next managerial move — one that could shape the club’s trajectory for seasons to come.
