Tottenham boss Mourinho confirms King joining backroom staff

Football
27 Jul 2020 • 11:36 AM MYT
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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed Ledley King is joining his backroom staff.

The 39-year-old, a former Spurs captain who was named club ambassador after retiring in 2012, will replace Ricardo Formosinho from next season, joining Mourinho's first-team staff.

While the club are yet to officially confirm the appointment, the Portuguese revealed King would be replacing Formosinho following the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

"I don't think the club will be upset with me by making it official," he told Sky Sports.

"We are going to replace Ricardo with Ledley King.

"I met him. I worked quite close with him in this period. I know what he can give. I know what he has to learn and he's very happy to do it.

"The fans of course love him, and he's one more connection with our fans, the local community, from the young people that he knows from the academy."