Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists he ‘wants to stay’ and is ‘really committed’ to the club’s project, despite the Italian stalling on a new contract with his deal expiring at the end of the season
- Antonio Conte said he is committed to Spurs and wants to help build the club
- Contract talks have stalled with Conte’s deal expiring at the end of the season
- The Italian has claimed he wants to help build a foundation at the club
- Tottenham travel to Crystal Palace tomorrow hoping to address their poor form
Antonio Conte has insisted he is ‘wants to stay’ and is ‘really committed’ to Tottenham despite being yet to extend his contract at the club.
The Italian’s deal expires at the end of this season, although there is an option for one more year.
Conte has stalled on accepting a new contract after holding talks with the club during the World Cup.
Antonio Conte has insisted he wants to stay at Tottenham despite stalling on a new contract
The 55-year-old has reiterated his commitment, despite the ongoing uncertainty over his future.
Conte sought to play down suggestions he was unhappy at Tottenham, claiming he is at a ‘modern club’.
‘I am happy but I always say to you I am happy,’ Conte said at a pre-match press conference, as per Football.London. ‘I want to stay here. I am enjoying my time in Tottenham, I am enjoying my work in Tottenham.
Conte has claimed he is enjoying his time at the club and wants to build a foundation
‘I always say this and I am happy but it doesn’t mean I cannot tell you what we are doing. We are trying to create a base foundation.
‘It is difficult for me every day to repeat the same thing and for you not to understand. I am happy to stay here because I am at a modern club, I have a good relationship with the players and I have a good relationship with the club.
‘There are times I go home and I think maybe I need to study English better because I’m not good at transferring my thoughts.’
Conte had hinted after Tottenham’s 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa that the club need to spend in upcoming windows to compete at the top of the Premier League.
The Italian claimed there were ‘unrealistic expectations’ on his side, insisting it was ‘crazy’ to see have seen suggestions Spurs could challenge for the title during the summer.
Conte had claimed there were ‘unrealistic expectations’ on his side after losing to Aston Villa
The former Inter Milan boss had suggested the club needed to add sign ‘important players’ to improve the quality of the team, with a foundation of 14-15 strong players needed to mount a title challenge.
Conte has claimed is committed to helping the club to grow its project.
‘Now I am really committed for this club and for Tottenham. Then there is this project and I signed a contract with this club to accept this project and try to build and help the club.
‘During this process it can happen 1,000 things. The club can sack the manager or there are different visions, different situations.’
Dejan Kulusevski could be available for selection tomorrow when Spurs face Crystal Palace
Tottenham will target a first win since the World Cup when the North London side travel to Crystal Palace tomorrow, following a draw with Brentford and loss to Aston Villa.
Conte hopes to have Dejan Kulusevski available at Selhurst Park after the recently named Swedish player of the year missed the home loss to Villa through injury.
Rodrigo Bentancur has returned to training following an injury sustained at the World Cup with Uruguay, with the midfielder likely to return after Tottenham’s FA Cup tie against Portsmouth.
Richarlison is expected to undergo another MRI scan to check on the progress of the hamstring injury he sustained at the World Cup with Brazil.
Tottenham currently lie two points behind fourth placed Manchester United in the Premier League, having played a game more than their rivals.
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