Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists he ‘wants to stay’ despite stalling on a new contract

Antonio Conte has insisted that he “wants to stay” and is “really committed” to Tottenham despite not yet renewing his contract at the club.

The Italian’s contract 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 continued uncertainty about his future.

Conte tried to play down suggestions that he was unhappy at Tottenham, claiming that he is at a ‘modern club’.

“I’m happy, but I always tell them I’m happy,” Conte said in a pre-match press conference, according to Football.London. ‘I want to stay here. I’m enjoying my time at Tottenham, I’m enjoying my job at Tottenham.

Conte has stated that he is enjoying his time at the club and wants to build a base.

I always say this and I’m happy, but that doesn’t mean I can’t tell you what we’re doing. We are trying to create a base base.

‘It is difficult for me every day to repeat the same thing and that you do not understand it. 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 when 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 defeat at home to Aston Villa that the club needs to spend in the next few windows to compete at the top of the Premier League.

The Italian claimed there were “unrealistic expectations” on his part, insisting it was “crazy” to see suggestions that 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 “important players” to improve the quality of the squad, with a base of 14-15 strong players needed to mount a title challenge.

Conte has stated that he is committed to helping the club grow its project.

Now I am really committed to this club and 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, 1,000 things can happen. The club can fire the coach or there are different visions, different situations.

Dejan Kulusevski could be available for selection tomorrow when Spurs take on Crystal Palace

Tottenham will aim for a first win since the World Cup when the north London side travel to Crystal Palace tomorrow, following a draw with Brentford and a loss to Aston Villa.

Conte is hoping 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 a World Cup injury with Uruguay, and the midfielder is likely to return after Tottenham’s FA Cup tie against Portsmouth.

Richarlison is expected to undergo another MRI to check the progress of the hamstring injury he suffered at the World Cup with Brazil.

Tottenham are currently two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League, having played one more game than their rivals.