Tottenham are set to appoint former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director.
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The Italian, 52, left his post at Roma on Wednesday and will take charge of Spurs' scouting and transfer policy.
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Manager Andre Villas-Boas is understood to be keen on a continental management structure at White Hart Lane.
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Baldini knows the Premier League well having spent four years as Fabio Capello's right-hand man during his time with the England national team.
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He has spent the past two seasons with Roma, but is now clear to join Spurs having negotiated an amicable departure from the Serie A club on Wednesday.
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Baldini, who had originally been linked with a move to Spurs late last year, said: "I want to thank AS Roma's ownership for the opportunity to work together. I have enjoyed my time in Rome and wish the best to the club, the players and fans."
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Speaking last month about the role of technical director, Villas-Boas said: "It's something that I am used to working with.
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"Since the first day I told the club that it's somebody who is extremely important in my view to the structure of the club."
Tottenham FC have done well in seasons before now so I still expect more from them next season. They are dope.