Tottenham get green light for Robbie Keane appointment as Ferencvaros chief speaks out
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 16 March 2026 9:22, UK Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Robbie Keane after Ferencvaros sporting director Judit Berkesi admitted the club would not stand in his way.The Irishman has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take the reins in North London in the eyes of the bookmakers, after he previously made over 306 appearances for the Lilywhites during his playing career. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange are set to appoint the club’s next permanent manager at the end of the season, but they first face a battle on their hands to retain their Premier League status.
Tottenham’s managerial situation has also seen Mauricio Pochettino heavily linked with a return to the club ahead of next season, but Keane may have just taken a step towards being appointed after this reveal.Credit: Imago 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The 45-year-old has done an impressive job during his time in Hungary so far, with his Ferencvaros side well-placed to reach the Europa League quarter finals, after they beat Braga 2-0 in the first leg of their clash last week.
Tottenham have just received a significant green light in their pursuit of Keane, as Ferencvaros have seemingly already accepted the idea that they will not be able to stand in the way of the former striker getting a big job. “This is actually the club’s merit in this respect, that we are already at a point where we can sell not only players well in certain cases, but also head coaches in the last two cases,” sporting director Judit Berkesi said during an interview with Sportemberk.“It is certain that this possibility may also exist with Robbie in certain cases, despite the fact that he feels very good here, can really work in very good conditions, receives all the support that is possible, and the coaches can appreciate this as well.”Credit: ImagoThe Ferencvaros chief later went on to add that they hope Keane will stay with them for “a very long time,” but the latest reveal from the Hungarian giants should surely be seen as an admission of likely defeat, and it could carry Keane slightly closer to the Spurs job.What are the chances of Tottenham appointing Keane?Football Insider revealed at the end of January that Tottenham were unlikely to consider Keane as a genuine contender to take the reins at the time, with Thomas Frank under serious pressure.