De Zerbi one of the leading names for Tottenham as Italian coach keeps waiting | OneFootball

There are growing reports on Tottenham’s interest in Roberto De Zerbi, but the Italian tactician will wait until the summer before taking a new role.

Former Sassuolo and Brighton coach De Zerbi could return to the Premier League in the summer as the Italian is reported to be among the primary names for the Tottenham job.

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Ben Jacobs reports on X social media that “De Zerbi is currently inclined to wait until summer before taking a new role, knowing multiple clubs are interested. Italian is one of the leading names on Spurs’ shortlist along with Mauricio Pochettino.”

The transfer expert adds that Tottenham are expected to part ways with Igor Tudor this month as the North Londoners are “actively assessing both caretaker options and whether a permanent appointment could be brought forward.”

MADRID, SPAIN – OCTOBER 22: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Juventus at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

De Zerbi left Marseille by mutual consent in February, and previous reports linked the Italian with the Manchester United job as well.

De Zerbi, 46, already coached Brighton in the Premier League. He was appointed in October 2022 and left the club at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 25: Roberto De Zerbi, head coach of Olympique de Marseille reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympique de Marseille and Newcastle United FC at Stade de Marseille on November 25, 2025 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

The Italian tactician won 38 of 89 games at Brighton, losing 31 and drawing 20.

During his first season at Brighton, De Zerbi led the team to their first-ever qualification for the UEFA Europa League.

De Zerbi coached Palermo, Benevento and Sassuolo in Serie A, winning 47 of 155 games in Italy’s top flight.