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title: "Tottenham: Tuchel contending for Spurs job"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-spurs-thomas-tuchel-antonio-conte/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-03-11T09:41:07Z"
modified: "2023-03-11T09:41:07Z"
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# Tottenham: Tuchel contending for Spurs job

**Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is ‘in the eq****uation’ to replace [Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) manager [Antonio Conte.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/antonio-conte/)**

### The Lowdown: Spurs planning for future?

Reports [claim](https://theathletic.com/4291204/2023/03/09/tottenham-manager-shortlist-enrique-conte-sack/?source=twitteruk) that sporting director Fabio Paratici has drawn up a list of Spurs managerial targets with Conte unlikely to stay beyond this [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) campaign.

The Lilywhites have an option to extend Conte’s stay by a further 12 months but all signs are pointing towards the Italian’s [inevitable](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/03/09/daniel-levy-problems-pile-antonio-contes-tottenham-exit-inevitable/) exit.

Spurs are currently chasing a top four finish after being knocked out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in the space of a week, potentially motivating the club to think beyond this season.

### The Latest: Tuchel in contention…

Numerous names have been[linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/premier-league-spurs-antonio-conte-mauricio-pochettino-update-latest/) to taking the Spurs job, including fan favourite and ex-head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Sky Sports reporter [Melissa Reddy](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12829364/mauricio-pochettino-several-spurs-players-plead-with-former-manager-to-return-amid-antonio-conte-doubts) has claimed however that Tuchel, who is out-of-work since leaving Chelsea, is also in contention to replace Conte.

Indeed, the German is apparently ‘in the equation’ for Spurs alongside a plethora of other shortlisted coaches.

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### The Verdict: Great candidate…

A Champions League-winner, clinching [ten pieces of silverware](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/trainer/7471) in total throughout his career, Tuchel stands out as a serial winner who is readily available.

His past ties to Chelsea are one factor but, by his own admission, the 49-year-old did [support Spurs as a child.](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/thomas-tuchel-admits-tottenham-fan-chelsea-b908321.html)

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Tuchel also has proven experience in the English top flight managing many superstar players – yet another incentive for chairman Daniel Levy to consider a move.

Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle called his work at Chelsea [‘fabulous](https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/news/glenn-hoddle-explains-what-surprised-him-about-thomas-tuchels-new-chelsea-contract/)‘ with their left-back Ben Chilwell also seriously endorsing the ‘[unbelievable’](https://www.90min.com/posts/ben-chilwell-unbelievable-thomas-tuchel-best-coach-chelsea-could-have) coach.

If Tottenham can’t get Pochettino back, they may have a very viable alternative also without a club.