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Former Tottenham defender spotted at Hotspur Way after earning UEFA B coaching license

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Vlad Chiriches, a former Tottenham Hotspur defender, visited Hotspur Way and met with Roberto De Zerbi, the current Tottenham head coach, after earning his UEFA B coaching license. Chiriches had left Tottenham in 2015 and recently retired at 36. He spent two years at Sassuolo with De Zerbi between 2019 and 2021.

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Vlad Chiriches, a former Tottenham Hotspur defender, visited Hotspur Way and met with Roberto De Zerbi, the current Tottenham head coach, after earning his UEFA B coaching license. Chiriches had left Tottenham in 2015 and recently retired at 36. He spent two years at Sassuolo with De Zerbi between 2019 and 2021. Chiriches expressed gratitude for obtaining the UEFA B License and is continuing his coaching journey.

Chiriches and De Zerbi have a prior connection, having played together at Sassuolo and both having played in the Romanian top division. Chiriches praised De Zerbi, describing a 'great week' spent with him at the Spurs training ground. De Zerbi is known for his man-management skills and building strong relationships with his players.

De Zerbi's ability to manage and develop players has been praised by former players like Sandro, who noted De Zerbi's capacity to improve players and build strong relationships. Chiriches' visit and interaction with De Zerbi reflect the Italian coach's reputation for maintaining bonds with former players.

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A forgotten former Tottenham Hotspur defender returned to Hotspur Way this week, and his connection with Roberto De Zerbi has come to light. Out of the seven players Spurs signed to replace Gareth Bale in 2013, the least expensive signing was Vlad Chiriches, who arrived from Steaua București for just £8.5m. The centre-back spent two years at White Hart Lane before leaving to join Napoli in 2015, and he never really managed to become a regular during his time in North London. Chiriches was often hailed for his exquisite quality on the ball and was even used as a right-back by Mauricio Pochettino in the 2014-15 season when Kyle Walker was out injured.

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