Tottenham vice-manager Ryan Mason is in talks with Belgian club Anderlecht over their vacant managerial position, it has been reported. the guardian.
This development marks an important step in Mason’s career as he looks at his first opportunity as a full-time manager.
Mason has been part of the Spurs coaching staff since 2018 and has worked closely with a number of Tottenham managers, including Ange Postecoglou, with whom he has worked for the past 16 months.
His experience with various senior managers has allowed him to gain valuable knowledge of first team management and develop his coaching philosophy.
Emerging from Tottenham’s youth academy, Mason was known as a tenacious midfielder with a strong work ethic.
However, a serious head injury prematurely ended his playing career. Undeterred, he moved into management, quickly rising through the ranks at Spurs, where he served as academy coach and head of player development.
The Tottenham fans’ favorite has also stepped in as interim manager on two occasions. His first stint came in 2021 after the sacking of José Mourinho, where he made history as the youngest manager in the Premier League at just 29 years old. He led the team to victory in his debut game as interim boss. He later returned to the interim role during the 2022–23 season following the departure of Antonio Conte.
And while he felt he is ready to take on the job full-timethe club decided to appoint Ange Postecoglou in his place.
Ryan Mason’s potential new chapter with Belgian side Anderlecht
Anderlecht’s interest in Mason could be a significant moment in his managerial career. If discussions progress positively, he may soon take on full-time head coaching responsibilities at one of Belgium’s most respected clubs. This opportunity would mark a new chapter in Mason’s journey into first team management.
If Mason leaves, it won’t be the second time he’s had Ange Postecoglou lost a key member of their staff in recent months.
In June, their then senior assistant manager Chris Davies left the club to become manager of Birmingham City.
