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What happened to Erik Lamela after Tottenham? From Puskas to Monterrey kitman

There are moments in football where it feels like time stands still, and on 14 March 2021, at the Emirates Stadium, Erik Lamela’s rabona felt…

By Cory Varney · Spurs web

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Erik Lamela transitioned into coaching after retiring at 33, recently working under Matias Almeyda at Monterrey.
Monterrey initially registered Lamela as an equipment manager due to incomplete coaching credentials before his name was removed.
Lamela won the 2023 Europa League with Sevilla after departing Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2021.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Following his 2021 departure from Tottenham Hotspur, Erik Lamela experienced a dynamic career that included winning the Europa League with Sevilla and playing for AEK Athens. After retiring from professional football at age 33 due to persistent hip problems, he transitioned into coaching alongside manager Matias Almeyda.

Lamela's coaching path led him to Mexican club Monterrey in May 2026, where he was temporarily registered as an equipment manager or kit man because he lacked the completed coaching qualifications. The article reflects on his eight-year Spurs stint, where he scored 37 goals in 257 games and won the FIFA Puskás Award.

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