Roberto de Zerbi says climbing away from the relegation zone is "the complete focus" between now and the end of the season after signing five-year contract to become Tottenham's head coach.
"I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world," De Zerbi told the club’s official website..
"In all my discussions with the club's leadership, their ambition for the future has been clear – to build a team capable of reaching great achievements, and to do that playing a style of football that excites and inspires our supporters. I am here because I believe in that ambition and have signed a long-term contract to give everything to deliver it.
"Our short-term priority is to climb the Premier League table, which will be the complete focus until the final whistle of the last game of the season. I'm looking forward to getting out on the training pitch and working with these players to achieve that."
Sporting director Johan Lange added: "Roberto was our number-one target for the summer and we are very pleased to be able to bring him in now.
"He is one of the most creative and forward-thinking coaches in world football, and brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest level, including in the Premier League."
