Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has stated that his decision to stay at the club next season will be based on his relationship with the board, rather than the team's league position. Despite the team's struggles, with only six games left to play and sitting in the bottom three, De Zerbi emphasized the importance of having a unified vision with the board. In an interview, he said, 'The problem is not the league. The problem is to keep the relationship with the board and to have the same ideas in the project.' De Zerbi's comments suggest that he is committed to the club's long-term goals, but needs to feel supported by the board in order to achieve them.
The summer transfer window will be a crucial test of this relationship, with a significant rebuild required regardless of the team's final position this season. De Zerbi is confident that if the team can avoid relegation, they will be competing among the Premier League's elite next season. However, with a young and fragile squad, the team's chances of survival are uncertain.
De Zerbi has called on his players to take responsibility and show leadership, citing the need for personalities and characters on the pitch. The team's captain, Romero, is out for the season, leaving a void in leadership that De Zerbi hopes can be filled by other players. With a critical game against Brighton approaching, De Zerbi will be looking for his team to come together and fight for survival.