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Richard Keys has 'heard' Spurs are in talks with unbelievable manager to replace Ange Postecoglou even if he wins Europa League

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Published 14:30 13 May 2025 GMT+1

Richard Keys has 'heard' Spurs are in talks with unbelievable manager to replace Ange Postecoglou even if he wins Europa League

Richard Keys claims Spurs have held discussions with a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou.

Josh Lawless

Josh Lawless

Richard Keys has claimed Spurs have already held discussions with a stunning potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou ahead of the Europa League final.

Spurs have had a dismissal Premier League campaign and are currently 17th following a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

But the North London still have the chance to end their 17-year trophy drought and qualify for next season's Champions League if they beat Manchester United in the all-English final.

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However, Postecoglou remains under pressure and it has been reported that the Australian could still lose his job even if he does win the Europa League.

A slew of managers have been linked with Spurs, including Andoni Iraola, Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank.

But former Sky Sports presenter Keys claims he has heard that Spurs have been in contact with former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez, who has been out of work for just under a year after being dismissed by Barcelona.

However, the 68-year-old believes Xavi is not yet ready to get back in the dugout.

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“Even if he wins the Europa League Ange can’t survive now," Keys said in a blog post on his official website.

"I heard from a really good source last week Spurs have spoken with Xavi. That makes a lot of sense.

“Sadly for Spurs I’m also told he’s not ready to return to coaching yet. Or perhaps he’s even smarter than we thought?”

Spurs have lost a staggering 20 games in the league, with only the three promoted sides suffering more defeats than them this term.

Xavi has already made Premier League admission

Xavi has only had two managerial stints, the first of which was at Qatar side Al Sadd before taking the reins at his beloved Barcelona and winning La Liga in 2023.

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And after spending his entire playing with career with the Blaugrana, he is very much interested in managing in the Premier League but has already explained the type of job he wants.

Xavi Hernandez is keen on managing in the Premier League. Image: Getty
Xavi Hernandez is keen on managing in the Premier League. Image: Getty

"There’s no hurry for me, but I’d like a good project," he told The Athletic.

"Like, ‘You have four years to work and make a project’. I’d love to work in the Premier League because I love the passion there. In Spain, it’s too much about the result.

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“Look what has happened to [Carlo] Ancelotti and people criticising him. It’s not fair. He won 30 trophies in 10 years and he’s criticised like he’s not won anything. Valverde said it perfectly when he said: ‘If Ancelotti is criticised, what hope is there for the rest of us?’ But the pressure in Spain is difficult, especially at Barca and Madrid.”

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Tottenham Hotspur, Ange Postecoglou, Europa League, Premier League

Josh Lawless
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