Former Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has expressed his delight for the Tottenham supporters following the club's recent victory in the Europa League. This win ended a 17-year trophy drought for the club and brought about a sense of unity among its supporters. However, Mourinho did not miss an opportunity to aim a dig at Daniel Levy, Tottenham's chairman.
The significance of this victory cannot be overstated. It has created an unprecedented sense of togetherness within the club that hasn't been seen in years. Long-suffering supporters finally have some glory to celebrate after enduring many seasons without any significant silverware.
Moreover, this win means that Spurs’ coffers could potentially be boosted by £180m due to their qualification for next season’s Champions League. This financial boost puts the club in a strong position ahead of the transfer window and reports indicate that Tottenham is ready to show ambition this summer.
Mourinho delighted for fans but not for Levy
Mourinho, who is currently serving as head coach at Fenerbahce, spoke about how impactful this result was on both his former clubs. He admitted it was especially significant for Ange Postecoglou and his players considering how long they had gone without winning any major trophies. However, he also took a swipe at Levy by suggesting that it was primarily the extra revenue from Champions League qualification that would please him most as chairman.
Jose Mourinho, Former Spurs manager, said:
“The impact is obvious, Tottenham play the Champions League and of course, for Mr Levy, the millions the Champions League gives, for him it’s the best news. For the fans, the players and Ange, it’s a title. Yes, the game was not amazing but they made history for Tottenham because Tottenham didn’t have a trophy for so many years.
“From what I read – just what I read – the impact on United of course is huge in the sense of how many years has United are not involved in any European competition. But at the same time, it looks like they are supporting Ruben, they are giving him time and conditions to go forward.”
While there are mixed feelings from different quarters regarding Tottenham's victory in Europe - joy from fans and players alike but cynicism from former manager Jose Mourinho - one thing remains clear: The win marks a new era for Spurs as they look forward to participating in next season’s Champions League with renewed vigour and optimism.
