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

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that his future at the club will be determined by his relationship with the board, rather than the team's potential relegation. De Zerbi, who signed a five-year contract, emphasized the importance of everyone being on the same page, including having the same ideas and project goals. The Italian manager's comments come after a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, which has left Spurs in the bottom three, two points from safety with six games remaining. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his commitment if the team is relegated, De Zerbi reassured fans that he will be at the club next season, provided he has a strong relationship with the board. With a huge rebuild required in the summer transfer window, De Zerbi will want to feel supported, whether that's spending big on a player for promotion or to qualify for Europe. The manager is confident that if Spurs stay up, they will be fighting among the Premier League's elite next season for a top-six position. However, this hinges on the team's ability to avoid relegation, with De Zerbi taking charge of his first Spurs home game against his former club Brighton on Saturday.