Tottenham Hotspur agree terms with Brighton & Hove Albion to add Andrew Crofts to their coaching staff. Crofts, 42, is set to join Roberto De Zerbi’s team as an assistant coach after previously working with De Zerbi at Brighton. Both reports indicate the clubs reach an agreement on a compensation package to facilitate Crofts’ move, though details of the package are not provided. The appointments is described as part of Tottenham’s efforts to strengthen De Zerbi’s support staff with someone already familiar with his methods and working environment. The Athletic and Yahoo Sports both identify Crofts as De Zerbi’s former assistant at Brighton and note that the move links Tottenham’s coaching setup to De Zerbi’s prior experience. The reports do not specify when Crofts will officially begin his role or outline other staff changes associated with the appointment.