Jose Mourinho appointed Tottenham head coach

Baku, November 20, AZERTAC

Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham head coach until the end of the 2023 season, according to Sky Sports.

The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss replaces Mauricio Pochettino, who was sacked on Tuesday.

Negotiations between Spurs and Mourinho - who had been out of work since leaving Old Trafford in December - intensified over the last few days and concluded in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Mourinho said: "I am excited to be joining a club with such a great heritage and such passionate supporters. The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me. Working with these players is what has attracted me."

His first game will be at the London Stadium on Saturday as Spurs travel to take on West Ham in the Premier League.

Chairman Daniel Levy said he was "reluctant" to sack Pochettino, but explained the decision had to be made in the "club's best interests".

Pochettino left Tottenham with the club 14th in the Premier League and having won just five matches all season.