No relegation release clause as Spurs appoint Roberto De Zerbi on five-year deal

SHOW YOUR SPURS: Roberto De Zerbi is Tottenham’s new head coach (Steven Paston/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract.

Spurs parted company with Igor Tudor on Sunday afternoon after five defeats in seven matches during a shambolic 44-day reign and immediately set their sights on trying to lure number one summer target De Zerbi to join mid-season.