Ledley King returns to Tottenham as first team assistant coach

Tottenham have announced the appointment of club legend Ledley King as their new First Team Assistant.

King's return to his boyhood club having spent 13 years of his playing career at Spurs before retiring in 2012.

According to Euro SPorts, King has, since his retirement, been a club ambassador at the north London club.

Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho said of the appointment: “I am extremely pleased to be welcoming Ledley into the first team group as we continue our preparations for the new season.

"He has a tremendous affinity with this football club and the fans appreciate just how much he has accomplished as a true Spurs man both on and off the pitch.

"We have developed a good relationship since I arrived, and we hope to use his experience and insight to support the work we are doing with the squad."

The 39-year-old was a one-club player, captaining Spurs and making 323 appearances. He lifted the League Cup in 2008.

Spurs also confirmed the departure of their tactical analyst Ricardo Formosinho who joined Spurs last year.