Mason Greenwood causes stir! Spurs fans are unhappy with Roberto De Zerbi emerging as the leading candidate for new coach.
On 29 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Tottenham Hotspur fans erupted in anger, launching the "No to Roberto De Zerbi" campaign to pressure the club not to appoint Roberto De Zerbi, former Olympique Marseille coach, as manager to replace Igor Tudor, who is struggling with poor results and personal challenges.
Tudor's performance has yet to improve, with only one win since taking charge. Recently, he had to take leave due to a family bereavement amid a situation where the "Spurs" are fighting to avoid relegation, holding just a one-point lead over the danger zone.
Rumors of Tudor's dismissal have grown louder, and De Zerbi's name quickly surfaced as a top contender. However, the Italian coach's potential arrival has sparked widespread fan dissatisfaction because he previously defended Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United player who moved to Marseille after a scandal ended.
Fan Group Stance
Women of the Lane stated that choosing De Zerbi would raise questions about vision and leadership, as a coach sets the organizational culture every day.
Proud Lilywhites emphasized that the club has a duty to create an environment where everyone feels safe and welcomed. Appointing someone who defends a player with a controversial history would send the wrong message to society.
Spurs Reach criticized De Zerbi's remarks calling Greenwood "a good person" who "paid a high price," saying this normalizes dangerous behavior and disregards the feelings of victims.
Controversial Statements by De Zerbi
"He is a good person. He paid a very high price for what happened... I know him and his family. I feel sad about what has happened in his life because I know him from a completely different perspective than how people in England have portrayed him."
Additionally, he pushed Marseille to sign Greenwood despite opposition from the mayor of Marseille and fan groups in France.
Meanwhile, Spurs' remaining schedule is tough, facing Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Everton. Reports say De Zerbi might wait until the season's end to assess the situation before deciding whether to accept the job, depending on whether the team avoids relegation.