Tottenham Hire Baldini As Technical Director

[Folami David]

Tottenham have hired former England assistant coach Franco Baldini as the club's new technical director.
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The Italian, who was No 2 to compatriot Fabio Capello with England, quit his role as general director at Serie A side Roma this month and his new position will involve taking charge of Spurs' scouting and player recruitment.
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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said on Wednesday "Franco is extremely well respected in the industry, possessing an extensive knowledge of players around the world."
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Baldini has also been sporting director at Real Madrid.
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Levy adds that Baldini "will strengthen our football management team, particularly in the field of recruitment, working closely with (manager) Andre Villas-Boas and Tim Sherwood across all levels on the playing side."

[Shola Sholaz]

Tottenham just need to do everything humanly possible to keep Gareth Bale in the team. He must not go to Real Madrid.