Erik Lamela, the former Tottenham Hotspur winger, has joined Mexican club Monterrey as a kitman, according to Portuguese outlet Record. The 33-year-old retired from professional football in 2025 due to physical issues.
Lamela, who previously joined Sevilla's coaching staff, is working at Monterrey while pursuing his UEFA Pro License. He reportedly lacks some qualifications needed to be on the coaching team, so he took the kitman role as a workaround.
Known for his two rabona goals at Tottenham, Lamela remains involved in the sport. The report highlights his unconventional path to coaching, which fits his reputation as a folk hero at Spurs.
The news was shared in Tuesday's Hoddle of Coffee blog on SB Nation's Tottenham site, which also linked to other football stories including Bartrip's departure to Crystal Palace and Como's deal for Chalobah.
Source: sbnation.com
