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Antonio Conte faces doubts over his future at Tottenham after Spurs’ worrying form… any contract extension beyond the summer is unlikely if the Italian fails to turn things around.
- Antonio Conte could leave Tottenham this summer after a difficult recent run
- His contract expires at the end of the season and the Spurs have the option to extend it.
- Mauricio Pochettino is currently out of work and his return would attract fans
- Tottenham’s defeat against Arsenal has left them five points out of the top four places.
The position of Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is increasingly uncertain as the club’s worrisome form looms as a key factor in deciding the Italian’s long-term future.
The position of the former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager is unclear following yet another loss, a 2-0 defeat against bitter rivals Arsenal, as Spurs enter the second half of the season.
Conte’s existing contract expires in the summer, although the club has the option to extend it by 12 months.
Antonio Conte could leave Tottenham this summer with growing worries about the future
Spurs have struggled this season and are five points out of the top four after the loss to Arsenal.
However, all parties understand that it would be counterproductive to activate the extension if their visions for the club are not aligned.
Conte has made it clear that he wants to be convinced of Spurs’ ambition if he is to compromise his future given his reputation as a trophy-winning manager.
However, Sportsmail has learned that the team’s results and performances have been in the spotlight behind the scenes at Spurs in recent months following a difficult run that has seen them win just three of their previous nine league games. Premier League.
Conte has been vocal in his criticism of some aspects of the club and there are concerns that the visions of the two parties may not align.
While Tottenham acknowledge that Conte, widely recognized as an elite manager, has achieved a lot since he arrived in November 2021, his recent form has raised concerns.
Spurs were desperate for Conte to sign a new contract at the end of last season after he led them to a top four finish.
Much of the narrative about Conte’s future has been that he will decide if he decides to sign a new deal.
Mauricio Pochettino could seal a dramatic return to the club if Conte leaves in the summer
Pochettino was previously at Tottenham between May 2014 and his dismissal in November 2019
However, the team’s difficulties have seen Conte’s strength of feeling reduced to extend in recent weeks.
Tottenham are currently five points away from a place in the top four and will face Manchester City on Thursday.
Their recent form suggests they may struggle to replicate last year’s achievement of qualifying for the Champions League.
The uncertainty over Conte’s future will not have gone unnoticed by chairman Daniel Levy, who is known for planning his managerial appointments well in advance.
Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is an obvious candidate, but it’s unclear if he would even consider joining Tottenham considering his successful spell at Stamford Bridge.
Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is also out of a job, and his appointment would appeal to a section of supporters. But it is uncertain if the Spurs hierarchy would be open to the return of the Argentine.