The 52-year-old Italian has signed an 18-month contract with an option to extend at Tottenham following successful talks with the club’s hierarchy in London on Monday, November 1.

The former Chelsea boss, who guided the Blues to the 2016-17 Premier League title and the FA Cup the following season, has taken up his first managerial post since leaving Inter Milan, where he won last season’s Serie A title.

Conte told Tottenham’s website: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist again. I can’t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach. Last summer our union did not happen because the end of my relationship with Inter was still too recent and emotionally too involved with the end of the season, so I felt that it wasn’t yet the right time to return to coaching. But the contagious enthusiasm and determination of Daniel Levy in wanting to entrust me with this task had already hit the mark. Now that the opportunity has returned, I have chosen to take it with great conviction.”

Conte’s appointment sees him reunited with Spurs managing director of football Fabio Paratici, who joined the club in the summer after 11 years in a similar role at Juventus.

Paratici said: “We are delighted to welcome Antonio to the club. His track record speaks for itself, with vast experience and trophies in both Italy and England. I know first-hand the qualities Antonio can bring to us, having worked with him at Juventus, and look forward to seeing his work with our talented group of players.”

The club added that further news on Conte’s coaching staff would “follow in due course”.

Nuno was relieved of his duties on Monday after less than five months at the club, with Saturday’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester United his final game in charge.

Conte was also said to have shown interest in managing Manchester United with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job under threat.

Tottenham parted ways with Espirito after a start to the season that has seen them win five and lose five, occupying the 8th position on the log. Spurs were sitting at the top of the table with 21 points after the same number of games last season.

The Italian has reportedly already been offered an 18-month contract at Tottenham.

Evening Standard reports that Conte was Paratici’s first choice to succeed Jose Mourinho in June but discussions broke down, with Conte reportedly unimpressed with the club’s assurances overspending and Spurs sources claiming the Italian was reluctant to work with their young players.

Tottenham’s Managing Director, Fabio Paratici after Nuno’s sack said “I know how much Nuno and his coaching staff wanted to succeed and I regret that we have had to take this decision. Nuno is a true gentleman and will always be welcome here. We should like to thank him and his coaching staff and wish them well for the future.”

Conte won the Premier League with Chelsea in his first season in England.