Sky Sports forced to apologise for fans’ ‘offensive language’ on live TV during Antonio Conte’s Tottenham announcement

SKY were forced to apologise after their announcement of Antonio Conte taking over at Tottenham was hijacked by ‘offensive language’.

Conte was appointed as Tottenham’s new manager at lunchtime on Tuesday on an 18-month deal.

GettyAntonio Conte was appointed as Tottenham’s manager on Tuesday[/caption]

Sky Sports News were quick to announce the former Chelsea boss’ arrival in north London.

But the live report from outside the club’s training ground was overtaken by rowdy fans.

Studio reporters then stepped in to apologise for any bad language heard during the announcement.

Conte will earn £15m-a-year at Tottenham after signing his deal until the summer of 2023 with an option to extend for a year.

The 52-year-old flew into London for talks on Monday, where he thrashed out a deal with Spurs chief Daniel Levy.

SunSport understands he will be backed in the January transfer market, and given a £150million war chest to bring in his own players.

Upon joining Spurs, Conte said: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist again.

“Tottenham Hotspur has state-of-the-art facilities and one of the best stadiums in the world.

“I can’t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach.”