Influential, ambitious, combustible: can Roberto De Zerbi get Spurs back on track?

TL;DR

Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed as Tottenham's new manager on a five-year contract.
He led Brighton to their highest Premier League finish (sixth) and European qualification in the 2022-23 season.
De Zerbi had a public dispute with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over squad recruitment, leading to his departure.
His subsequent role at Marseille ended by mutual consent after a period of instability.
Despite past controversies, De Zerbi is highly regarded, with Pep Guardiola calling him one of the most influential managers of the last 20 years.
Tottenham's decision to appoint De Zerbi is considered a gamble, especially after Igor Tudor's poor interim spell.
De Zerbi is reportedly seeking assurances of significant summer investment to reshape the squad to his vision.

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