Exclusive: Postecoglou was offered to Roma before being fired by Tottenham | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur officially sacked coach Ange Postecoglou today, despite winning the Europa League, but he had been offered to Roma this summer when his position was already looking shaky.

The tactician worked with Italy internationals Guglielmo Vicario and Destiny Udogie to lift the Europa League trophy, ending a 17-year wait for major silverware at the London club.

Nonetheless, his Premier League form was enough to ensure they wielded the axe this evening and relieved him of his duties.

Tottenham pull plug on Postecoglou

BILBAO, SPAIN – MAY 21: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy after his team’s victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

It was not entirely surprising, so much that intermediaries had offered Postecoglou to Roma over the last few weeks as a potential heir to Claudio Ranieri at the Stadio Olimpico.

This was before the negotiations got into full swing with Gian Piero Gasperini, who today was formally announced after signing a contract to June 2028.

There are other Serie A clubs looking for a new coach, including Fiorentina and Parma, should the Australian still be seeking an experience in Italy.