Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur on Monday morning.
Nuno sacked by Tottenham after fifth Premier League defeat of the season
Inside reports emanating from Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly claimed players were baffled by the transfers under Nuno Espirito Santo’s ill-fated managerial reign. The former Wolves manager was shown the door at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, less than 48 hours after their 3-0 home defeat to Manchester United.
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It was a tumultuous 17 games for the Portuguese boss, who had to navigate his way through the job while constantly banishing rumours around Harry Kane’s future.
The England captain looked to be on his way out of North London as Manchester City stalked the clinical hitman.
Unfortunately, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy refused to part with the striker, who went on to remain with the club.
However, it has also been reported by the Athletic, Spurs’ stars were ‘baffled’ by the fact the club were chasing Santo’s former player Adama Traore, instead of a new back-up striker to Kane and a new central midfielder.
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Nuno Espirito Santo
Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by the club after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester United
In the previous season, Jose Mourinho was able to call upon on loan Benfica star Carlos Vinicius.
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The powerful Brazilian centre forward was a key asset to the club, leading the line in Kane’s absence and contributing ten goals and three assists in 22 appearances.
Despite his respectable performances, Spurs chose not to take up the £36m option to buy at the end of the season.
Spurs were very active in the transfer window, signing Cristian Romero, Bryan Gil, Emerson Royal, and Pape Sarr for a combined total of around £100m.
SOURCE : Express
