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Mourinho says Tottenham are building for 'five years time' as he encourages fan 'realism'

Jose Mourinho says that Tottenham are building for "five years' time" and that fan "realism" will be needed as they negotiate their way through a transition period.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy turned to the three-time Premier League winner after sacking Mauricio Pochettino in November following Spurs' descent into the bottom half of the table.

Mourinho has won silverware at every club he's managed, but his last spell at Manchester United was deemed a failure amid reports of unrest behind the scenes.

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Suggestions that the Portuguese's tactical approach is now outdated have been widespread since his Old Trafford exit in December 2018, but his reign at Tottenham got off to a very strong start.