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Tottenham Icon Robbie Keane Eyes Swift Return to Management After Successful Stint at Maccabi Tel Aviv

Robbie Keane, the former Tottenham forward, is targeting a quick return to management after opting to end his successful spell in charge of Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Keane was appointed as Maccabi Tel Aviv boss last June, signing a two-year deal. During his tenure, he led the Israeli Premier League side to their first title since 2020, finishing seven points clear with two games to spare.

The 44-year-old Keane had taken on his first permanent managerial position after previously serving as assistant manager under Mick McCarthy with the Republic of Ireland, and later at Middlesbrough and Leeds.

Robbie Keane is targeting a swift return to management after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv

In addition to winning the league title, Keane also guided Maccabi Tel Aviv to the last-16 of the Europa Conference League, eventually suffering a 7-5 defeat after extra-time to the competition’s eventual winners Olympiacos. Keane’s side also lifted the Toto Cup in January.

Despite the success, Keane requested that his option to extend his deal for a second year was not exercised. In a statement last month, Keane said: “It has been a tough decision for me to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv FC. I would like to thank the Owner, all the players, coaches, and the fans for making this an unforgettable season.”

Former Tottenham star Keane was appointed as Maccabi Tel Aviv boss last year

Keane’s record of 2.30 points per game currently ranks as the highest of the current managers out of work. His coaching staff of Rory Delap, Dave Sarachan, Mike Stowell, and Phillip Hudson also decided to leave the club with the former Republic of Ireland international.

Maccabi’s owner Mitch Goldhar praised Keane and his staff for “faithfully fulfilling their duties under difficult circumstances” and said they would “always be connected through the challenging and successful 2023/24 campaign.”

With his successful stint at Maccabi Tel Aviv behind him, Keane is now targeting a swift return to management, and his impressive credentials make him an attractive candidate for clubs seeking a proven winner.

Keane led the club to their first Israeli Premier League title since 2020 with two games to spare

Maccabi Tel Aviv issued a thank you message to Keane and his staff after his departure

Keane had requested for the option to extend his deal for a second year not to be exercised

Keane’s next move will be closely watched, and it’s clear that he has the credentials and ambition to succeed at the highest level.

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Tottenham icon Robbie Keane targets managerial return having ended successful Maccabi Tel Aviv spell – after beating rivals to the Israeli title in his debut season