MONZA, ITALY – DECEMBER 22: Alessandro Nesta, Head Coach of AC Monza, looks on ahead of the Serie A match between Monza and Juventus at U-Power Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Roberto De Zerbi is in talks to become the new Tottenham coach and has reportedly offered Italy World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta a role on his staff in North London.
Nesta to become De Zerbi’s assistant coach at Tottenham?
Tuttosport journalist Nicolò Schira reports that Italy World Cup winner Nesta has been offered a role on Tottenham’s coaching staff by De Zerbi.
The latter is in talks with Spurs over a long-term contract.
De Zerbi was initially eager to wait until the new season before choosing a new club, but Tottenham’s persistence has convinced him to consider their offer.
MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Robert De Zerbi, Head Coach of Olympique de Marseille, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Olympique de Marseille at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to the report, Nesta has been offered the role of De Zerbi’s assistant, and the ex-defender is now considering the proposal.
Nesta has been working as a first-team coach for Miami FC, Perugia, Frosinone, Reggiana and Monza.
Monza coach Alessandro Nesta (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
A legendary Italian defender, Nesta made 78 appearances with the Azzurri, winning the World Cup in 2006.
During his playing career, he also won the Champions League twice and the Serie A title three times, once with Lazio and twice with Milan.
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