Report: Tottenham fan favorite in talks with European club over possible move

Tottenham assistant manager Ryan Mason is in talks with Belgian club Anderlecht over their vacant managerial role, according to The Guardian.

This development marks an important step in Mason’s career as he considers his first opportunity as a full-time manager.

Mason has been part of the Spurs coaching staff since 2018 and has worked closely with several Tottenham managers, including Ange Postecoglou, with whom he has worked for the past 16 months.

His experience with several top managers has enabled him to gain valuable insights into first-team management and develop his coaching philosophy.

Mason emerged from Tottenham’s youth academy and was known as a tenacious midfielder with a strong work ethic.

However, a serious head injury ended his playing career prematurely. Undeterred, he moved into management, quickly rising through the ranks at Spurs, serving as academy coach and head of player development.

The Tottenham fan favorite has also acted as interim manager twice. His first spell came in 2021 following the sacking of José Mourinho, where he made history as the youngest Premier League manager at just 29 years old. He led the team to victory in his debut match as interim boss. He later took up the interim role again during the 2022-2023 season following the departure of Antonio Conte.

And although he felt he was ready to take on the full-time job, the club decided to appoint Ange Postecoglou instead.

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Ryan Mason’s potential new chapter at Belgian Anderlecht

Anderlecht’s interest in Mason could be an important moment in his managerial career. If discussions go well, he could soon take on the responsibilities of a full-time head coach at one of Belgium’s most respected clubs. This opportunity would mark a new chapter in Mason’s journey to first-team management.

If Mason leaves, it will not be the second time Ange Postecoglou has lost a key member of his staff in recent months.

In June, his then senior assistant coach, Chris Davies, left the club to become manager of Birmingham City.