Ange Postecoglou was fired by Tottenham Hotspur just weeks after winning the Europa League, the club’s first title in 17 years. Spurs’ decision to let him go was prompted by their terrible Premier League performance, with the team finishing 17th in the table, much below expectations.
Despite their internal troubles, many believed the Australian deserved to remain his job because of the success he brought to the squad in Europe. Alan Shearer chastised the class for sacking him, but others believed it was the appropriate decision. In any case, Postecoglou will not be discouraged, and the Australian may already be on his way to a new position.
Postecoglou is looking for a new job after leaving Tottenham Hotspur Stadium just one week ago, and he may not be out of action for long.
Al-Ahli, a Saudi Pro League club, has contacted Postecoglou about being their coach if Matthias Jaissle quits.
Matthias Jaissle is now the manager of Al-Ahli, however his future is uncertain after the Saudi Pro League club ended fifth in the table this season, two spots worse than they finished the previous season. There’s a good chance he’ll be out sooner rather than later, and according to David Ornstein, Al-Ahli has already spoken with Postecoglou about replacing Jaissle if he leaves.
The move would allow the Australian to return to football immediately, rather than dwell on his Spurs leave, and he would also have the opportunity to work alongside stars such as Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Ivan Toney, and Franck Kessie. With the money that will almost certainly be on the table, it’s difficult to pass up, but only time will tell whether Postecoglou takes his talents to Saudi Arabia.
The head coach lasted two seasons in North London, winning 47 out of 101 games. After bringing Spurs a trophy for the first time in 17 years, something Harry Redknapp, Jose Mourinho, and Antonio Conte failed to do, it’s difficult to imagine there won’t be plenty of other suitors hunting him down in the future as well.
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