Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has announced that he wants to remain in North London next season, so long as the Lilywhites can match his ambition.
The Premier League and Serie A-winning coach only took over at the club back in November but has been linked with a swift exit amid Spurs' struggles for consistency this term.
Conte has won 13, drawn three and lost eight of his 24 games in charge of Spurs so far, but the Italian intends to honour his contract until 2023 with the right backing from those upstairs.
"For sure at the moment there is only one truth - I am committed to this club for another year. The club wanted this type of situation and I accepted it because it was good to get to know each other," Conte told reporters at a press conference.
"After four months I think the club have understood the way I want to work and I understand the club. We have three more months till the end of the season to continue to improve our knowledge of each other and then to find the best solution for both.
"I can tell you that I am enjoying working for this club and I would like to fight for something important for this club. For sure it is true that I would like this - to fight for the future, to fight to be competitive, to fight to win and not only to finish fourth in the league, because I repeat, that is not my ambition.
"My ambition is to be competitive and to fight to win. I want this and I know my heart, my soul, my mind wants these things. I hope myself and the club match each other in this situation."
Spurs find themselves seventh in the Premier League table ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester United - three points adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal having played a game more. body check tags ::
