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Tom Doyle

Jose Mourinho at Tottenham: First pictures as 'The Special One' proudly holds a Spurs shirt

Jose Mourinho has been unveiled as Tottenham's new head coach, with 'The Special One' pictured at Spurs' training ground on Wednesday morning.

Tottenham have tweeted a series of pictures of Mourinho as Hotspur Way, with the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager proudly holding aloft a Spurs home shirt.

Following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday evening, Mourinho has signed a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, announcing Mourinho's arrival, said: "In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football.

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"He has a wealth of experience, can inspire teams and is a great tactician. He has won honours at every club he has coached.

"We believe he will bring energy and belief to the dressing room."

Mourinho said: "I am excited to be joining a club with such a great heritage and such passionate supporters.

"The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me.

"Working with these players is what has attracted me."

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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