Antonio Conte broke his silence after leaving the club and thanked the Tottenham fans for their “unforgettable” support.
A week after a remarkable outburst following a 3-3 draw with bottom-place Southampton in which his team let a two-goal lead slip away in the closing minutes, Conte left Spurs by mutual consent on Sunday.
The Italian criticised his players for being “selfish” and questioned the club’s lack of honours under Daniel Levy’s leadership.
That outburst ultimately cost him his job, and Spurs’ attempt to make the top four of the Premier League for the second straight year is being led by assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
Conte posted on Instagram on Monday, thanking Spurs and their fans while wishing them luck for the future.
“Football is passion,” Conte said. “I would like to deeply thank everyone at Spurs who appreciated and shared my passion and my intense way of living football as a coach.
“A special thought to the fans who always showed me support and appreciation, it’s been unforgettable to hear them singing my name.
“Our journey together has ended, I wish you all the best for the future.”
Spurs’ first game in the post-Conte era will be a trip to Goodison Park to face Everton on April 3, as they look to cling onto the fourth spot that they currently occupy to achieve Champions League qualification for next season.