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In the "Premiership" league of England, it has been announced that Jacques Santini, the strategist of the French national team, will be the new coach of this club next season.
The 52-year-old Frenchman will participate in the European Championship with the French national team, and he will join the new club after the tournament ends and at the same time, his contract.
"A few hours ago I strongly committed and next season I will definitely work at Tottenham," Santini confirmed. - "Last week, I met with the club chairman Daniel Levy, and we talked about my leadership in the team, but only now, a few hours ago, I signed a firm agreement."
"I was looking forward to extending my contract with France because this team is serious, attractive, ambitious, and talented," Santini continued. - "Circumstances did not allow it and I have no regrets. Of course, my decision will not change my motivation, I have to achieve the goals set with the French national team in the European Championship in Portugal, which has been in our minds and we have been focusing our energy on it for two years now."
After 23 games with Santini, the French national team won 19 times and lost only once. Defending the crown of European champions, the French will play their first match in Group B against England on June 13th.
