Tottenham's new manager emerges, a 5-year contract locks in De Zerbi, originally set to take over this summer now urgently stepping in to rescue.

Tottenham has changed managers twice this season, Tudor departed with a Premier League record of no victories, an initially flawed decision. The Premier League season now has only 7 rounds remaining; Tottenham is positioned fourth from the bottom, merely 1 point above the relegation zone, leaving their relegation battle in a dangerously unstable state.

Exclusive news from reporter Alex Crook indicates that De Zerbi, currently resting at home, is close to reaching an agreement with Tottenham on a substantial 5-year contract. Recent negotiations have progressed smoothly, especially within the last 24 hours, with Tottenham showing full sincerity by offering De Zerbi a top-tier salary. Tottenham is eager to secure the new manager to help the team overcome its downturn and achieve survival this season, ensuring the club remains in the Premier League next season rather than having England's finest stadium, White Hart Lane, host Championship matches. De Zerbi originally planned to take over Tottenham at the end of this season, summer this year, but this plan has now accelerated following Tudor's dismissal, with the urgent task being to lead the "rescue" mission.

The 46-year-old Italian coach De Zerbi, who left Marseille in Ligue 1 in February this year, previously managed Brighton in the Premier League, possesses Premier League coaching experience, and favors the 4231 formation.