Tottenham news: Robbie Keane in advanced talks to be manager of club - Sources

Tottenham and Republic of Ireland legend Robbie Keane is in advanced talks to become the new manager of Asteras Tripolis, sources have told Football Insider.

The 44-year-old is currently in Greece for talks with the Greek Super League side about replacing current head coach Milan Rastavac.

Keane has been out of work since his decision during the summer to leave Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv after leading them to the league title in his sole season in charge.

Asteras Tripolis are currently fifth in the Greek Super League after the opening three games, in which they have won, drawn, and lost once.

Keane retired in 2018 after taking on a player-manager role at ATK, but he was only involved in that job for four games.

The prolific striker’s only other managerial position was with Maccabi Tel Aviv, who he guided to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League.

Robbie Keane will be hoping to add to his managerial resume with Asteras Tripolis

Even though his managerial experience is limited, he does have a lot of coaching experience.

Keane took on the Republic of Ireland assistant manager’s position in 2018 where he worked under Mick McCarthy.

He expanded that into a dual role by working as the assistant manager of Middlesbrough at the same time from 2019.

Keane completed his UEFA coaching qualifications in 2020, which was the final step in his training.

The former Republic of Ireland international also boasts some Premier League coaching experience as he was part of Sam Allardyce’s backroom staff at Leeds United in 2023, but he left following their relegation.

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