Italy legend Nesta offered Tottenham role by De Zerbi – report | OneFootball

Roberto De Zerbi is in talks to become the new Tottenham coach and has reportedly offered Italy World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta a role on his staff in North London.

Nesta to become De Zerbi’s assistant coach at Tottenham?

Tuttosport journalist Nicolò Schira reports that Italy World Cup winner Nesta has been offered a role on Tottenham’s coaching staff by De Zerbi.

The latter is in talks with Spurs over a long-term contract.

De Zerbi was initially eager to wait until the new season before choosing a new club, but Tottenham’s persistence has convinced him to consider their offer.

MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Robert De Zerbi, Head Coach of Olympique de Marseille, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

According to the report, Nesta has been offered the role of De Zerbi’s assistant, and the ex-defender is now considering the proposal.

Nesta has been working as a first-team coach for Miami FC, Perugia, Frosinone, Reggiana and Monza.

Monza coach Alessandro Nesta (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

A legendary Italian defender, Nesta made 78 appearances with the Azzurri, winning the World Cup in 2006.

During his playing career, he also won the Champions League twice and the Serie A title three times, once with Lazio and twice with Milan.