The Tottenham first-team coach Ryan Mason is in discussions with Anderlecht to potentially take on his first managerial role. Mason has held various positions at Spurs, including two stints as interim manager, since his return to the club in 2018. The former England midfielder, who earned one cap for his country, was forced to retire from playing at the age of 26 due to a skull fracture sustained during a game for Hull against Chelsea in 2017.
Mason began his coaching career at his childhood club, Tottenham, shortly after his retirement. He was later asked to take charge of the first team in 2021 following the departure of José Mourinho. Under his leadership, Spurs suffered a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Antonio Conte promoted Mason to his coaching staff upon his appointment, and the 33-year-old had another interim spell in charge towards the end of the 2022-23 season. Having worked under the current Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, for the past 16 months, Mason has now held talks with Anderlecht regarding the Belgian club’s vacant head coach position, which could lead to his first permanent managerial role.
