Paulo Fonseca expects to manage in the Premier League despite missing out on two jobs recently.
The former Roma coach had agreed a two-year-deal in principle to succeed Jose Mourinho at Tottenham over the course of the summer upon the recommendation of Fabio Paratici but a move broke down as Spurs’ managerial chase descended into farce.
After that move collapsed, former AC Milan manager Genaro Gattuso became a target, only for that move to be called off after a fierce backlash from supporters over the Italian’s previous unsavoury comments on women in football, same-sex marriage and racism.
A three-time title-winner with Shakhtar Donetsk, Fonseca was also interviewed for the Newcastle United job following their October takeover, eventually missing out to Eddie Howe as a replacement for Steve Bruce.
Frequently linked with a move to England and currently out of work, the 49-year-old believes his time in the Premier League will come.
Speaking to Il Romanista, Fonseca said: “Today in England, there are the best teams and the best football in the world.
“At the beginning of the season, I was very close to Tottenham, but that didn’t materialise, as well as with Newcastle. Let’s see in the future; I think it will happen.
“Everyone would love to work in England to experience the fantastic atmosphere there. It’s something you can’t find in another country.”
