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‘Sophisticated’: Ralf Rangnick once raved about £20m-a-year Spurs man

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Manchester United have recently appointed Ralf Rangnick as their interim-manager, and Tottenham Hotspur fans will be pleased and proud to know what he has previously said about Antonio Conte.

Rangnick’s praise of Conte shows what the Italian can achieve if he is supported by the Tottenham chiefs when it comes to getting the players he wants.

Antonio Conte at Tottenham Hotspur

Conte was appointed as the Tottenham head coach earlier this month.

The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager is earning £20 million per year at Spurs (The Mirror).

It has not been a great start for Conte, as Spurs are not getting enough positive results.

Harry Kane is still struggling to score goals in the Premier League.

Now, Tottenham fans will know all about Conte and his style of football from his time at Chelsea.

The Italian tactician guided the Blues to the Premier League title when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge.

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Ralf Rangnick’s verdict on Antonio Conte

New Manchester United interim-manager Rangnick has influenced the likes of Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel.

And the following comments from the German on Conte when he was at Inter will surely encourage the Spurs fans.

Rangnick told La Gazzetta dello Sport in August 2021, as translated by Goal: “I am also impressed with Antonio Conte’s style of football at Inter, which is sophisticated, active and aggressive.”

Rangnick’s praise of Conte shows what the Italian can achieve if he is supported by the Tottenham chiefs when it comes to getting the players he wants.