Tottenham prepares $18 million to sack Conte
According to Sun Sport, Ryan Mason has been appointed as an interim coach to replace Conte, just like when Tottenham sacked Jose Mourinho on April 19, 2021. Former 76-year-old coach Harry Redknapp is also intending to return to support Mason in holding the Tottenham team until the end of this season.
Before that happens, Tottenham need to reach an agreement with Conte on compensation. His contract with the team is valid until June 30, 2023. Usually, the club wants to fire the coach only need to compensate the salary for the rest of the contract. However, Conte's contract has a clause that Tottenham must compensate one year's salary if the contract is canceled before the deadline, according to page 90min. Conte earns £15 million ($18 million) a year at Tottenham.
Recently, Conte often criticized the quality of the Tottenham squad and the ambition of the team's owners. He has repeatedly said that the players are "selfish" and "afraid of dealing with pressure". After being eliminated by Milan in the eighth round of the Champions League, he also said that he "could be sacked before the end of the season".
Several players also began to openly blame Conte. Striker Richarlison once said that the Tottenham coaching staff did not keep their promise to start him. And midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg said: "If Conte thinks Tottenham players are selfish, he needs to be more precise, because I always try to work hard for the team."
Many players also believe that it is time for Tottenham to part with Conte, and president Levy is working with the 54-year-old coach's representative to terminate the contract this week. Tottenham have only one goal to defend the fourth place. Premier League, to attend the Champions League next season.
According to predictions by Opta statistics, Tottenham only have 23.9% ability to defend the Top 4, while Newcastle 39.9% and Liverpool 30.7% are both rated higher in winning the 2023 Champions League. -2024. And the chance of the third-placed team Man Utd is up to 91.8%.
