Antonio Conte has said he wants to continue to build at Tottenham, despite the fact that his contract in north London currently only runs until June.
Spurs have lost back-to-back games, against Liverpool in the Premier League last weekend, before being dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
However, they won their Champions League group, and are in a good place to finish back in the top four of the league. Conte would like to continue to work with Spurs to continue their success throughout the years.
During the pre-match press conference for Tottenham’s Premier League fixture with Leeds United, Conte said: ‘You know very well that my contract expires in June. Until that moment the club has to make the best evaluation.
‘I think that everything you need to deserve, and it will be important to see the rest of the season, and if we are happy with the improvement we are doing. I think that every situation it’s important to deserve.
‘From my side, it’s important to feel that I deserve a new contract, to sign a new contract with this club. I have to feel this. We will take with the club and find the best solution.’
Conte added: ‘But you know, I think when you start a path with a club, the dream is to stay here for many years and try to build something important.
‘I think it’s very important the relationship you create with the players, the club and the environment around you. Don’t forget the ambition. If you’re used to winning, it’s important to match all these situations.
‘If you’re lucky to match all these situations it’s easy for a coach but in modern football it’s different.’