Kompany emerges as frontrunner for Tottenham job following Conte exit

30 March 2023 , 23:12

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Kompany emerges as frontrunner for Tottenham job following Conte exit

Vincent Kompany is a leading contender to get the Tottenham job with the club compiling their shortlist of candidates.

The north Londoners are on the lookout for another new boss, their fourth in four years, after Daniel Levy showed another man the door. Antonio Conte was relieved of his duties this week after a foul-mouthed rant that targeted the players and the club's hierarchy before the international break.

It leaves Tottenham managerless as they continue to battle for the top four and a place in next season's Champions League in the remaining weeks of the season. Kompany is poised to find himself in the Premier League next term with Burnley, whom he's led impressively to the top of the Championship.

Automatic promotion can soon be achieved by the Clarets, who've lost just two of their 37 league games this term. Kompany has rebuilt the squad at Turf Moor following their relegation last term, which has caught the eye of Levy according to The Sun.

The former Manchester City star began his managerial career at Anderlecht but returned to England at the start of the season. He is unlikely to get many funds should Burnley win promotion which could hamper his ambitions next term, leaving him open to an offer elsewhere.

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Tottenham have several managers on their radar, not least Julian Nagelsmann, who has just been axed by Bayern Munich. The German was replaced by Thomas Tuchel but remains highly thought of and has previously been of interest to those in north London.

Vincent Kompany has Burnley on the cusp of promotion back to the Premier League (Getty Images)

Mauricio Pochettino could also entertain a return to Tottenham having enjoyed much success before his sacking in 2019. The Argentine is currently out of a job and retains the affection of the fans and several players. Pochettino previously had issues with the way the club was run and may seek assurances if he is to come back.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side recently dealt Kompany and Burnley a reality check in the Fa Cup, but the Catalan was full of praise for his efforts. "He has the attributes, work ethic, knowledge of the game, well respected, experienced. Doing what he has done is so difficult and he is doing really well," said the Catalan.

Cristian Stellini, who was Conte's assistant, will see Tottenham through until the end of the season, but opened up on the failure of the previous regime. He said: “I’m sad, when you change manager in the middle of the season everyone feels responsible. My relationship with Antonio is the same because we are friends. I feel honoured to be trusted with the team to the end of the season. The players and everyone have to do more.”

Samuel Meade