De Zerbi's Future at Tottenham Depends on Board Relationship, Not Relegation

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that his decision to stay with the club next season will be based on his relationship with the board, rather than the team's potential relegation. Despite suffering a defeat in his first game, De Zerbi remains confident that the team can avoid relegation and compete among the Premier League's elite next season. He emphasized the importance of everyone at the club being on the same page and having the same ideas about the project. De Zerbi's comments suggest that he needs to feel supported by the board and have a united squad to achieve his goals. With six games left to play, Tottenham is currently in the bottom three, two points from safety, and is the only Premier League side yet to win in 2026. De Zerbi's first home game in charge is against his former club Brighton, and a victory could take Spurs out of the relegation zone. The Italian manager has been working to create a good atmosphere and relationship with his players, and believes that several players in his squad can step up and become leaders in different ways.