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Tottenham legend Ledley King returns to the club as Jose Mourinho's first team assistant as boss praises defender as 'a true Spurs man'

Tottenham have announced the appointment of former player Ledley King as their new first team assistant.

King will work alongside manager Jose Mourinho and the rest of the club's first team staff and will also take on the role of supporting academy players looking to make the step up.

The 39-year-old captained the north London side and made 323 appearances during his 13 year-spell.

Tottenham have appointed their former player Ledley King as their new first team assistant

Mourinho was full of praise for the latest member of his team, describing him as a 'true Spurs man'.