Tottenham Hotspur: Mourinho happy to add King to backroom team

Ledley King. The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation ambassador poses for a picture with the new Nike Ordem V Hi-Vis ball in London, England. Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images

Tottenham legend, Ledley King, has been named as a first-team assistant coach.

King will work alongside manager Jose Mourinho and the rest of the club’s first-team staff and will also take on the role of supporting academy players looking to make the step up.

The 39-year-old made his way through the north London side’s academy, going on to captain the club and make 323 appearances in 13 years.

Mourinho was full of praise for the latest member of his team, describing him as a “true Spurs man”.

He told the club’s official website: “I am extremely pleased to be welcoming Ledley into the first team group as we continue our preparations for the new season.

“He has a tremendous affinity with this football club and the fans appreciate just how much he has accomplished as a true Spurs man both on and off the pitch.

“We have developed a good relationship since I arrived, and we hope to use his experience and insight to support the work we are doing with the squad.”

"He has a tremendous affinity with this football club and the fans appreciate just how much he has accomplished as a true Spurs man both on and off the pitch."

💬 Jose on @LedleyKing #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/ISN70MbD1D

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 6, 2020