Poch deal is just Spur-fect

new long-term contract approaching one of the most significant periods in the club’s history and be the manager that will lead this team into our new world-class stadium.

“This is a special club. We always strive to be creative in the way we work both on and off the pitch and will continue to stick to our principles in order to achieve the success this club deserves.”

Real were top of a list of suitors for the former Espanyol and Southampton boss.

But he has signed on until 2023 after being promised big spending money by chairman Daniel Levy (inset) despite the spiralling cost of their move.

His new deal represents a pay rise of around £3m a year. Only Manchester bosses Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho earn more.

Levy said: “We have been on an extraordinary journey and the times ahead look even more exciting.

“Mauricio has fostered an incredible spirit in the team and has embraced a style of play our fans have loved watching. “I know they will welcome this commitment.” Spurs – who have aso handed deals to first-team coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Toni Jimenez – are preparing their biggest spend yet.

Ajax defender Mathijs De Ligt, Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella are among the targets.

Toby Alderweireld, Danny Rose, Mousa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko are likely to leave.