Roberto De Zerbi has told the club and supporters he intends to remain at Tottenham even if the side are relegated on the final day of the 2025\u201326 season. A point will do for the Lilywhites, unless West Ham United beat Leeds United by 12 goals at the London Stadium, a sequence that the report describes as beyond the ‘Spursy’ realm. The Hammers must beat Daniel Farke’s gritty Whites to give themselves a chance, having lost back-to-back games.<\/p>\n
There is no underestimating how damaging relegation would be for a club considered part of the so-called Big Six. The ramifications would be long-lasting, yet the club would have a mightily talented coach leading the way in the second tier if the worst unfolds.<\/p>\n
The managerial change that preceded De Zerbi was abrupt. Igor Tudor\u2019s woeful 44-day tenure came to an end following a chastening 3\u20130 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Spurs then moved quickly to recruit De Zerbi, offering him the world. The Italian had departed Marseille after 18 tumultuous months in February and signed a five-year contract at Tottenham, but many remained sceptical about whether he would stick around if he failed to keep the team up.<\/p>\n
Since his arrival, De Zerbi’s impact has been noticeable. Players have begun to buy in, performances have improved, and Spurs have recorded two wins under his watch. There is a sense among the staff and observers that the Italian could build something special at the club if they survive the drop.<\/p>\n
With the possibility of relegation looming, De Zerbi has reasserted his commitment to the project and to the club in clear terms. \u201cYes, I confirm everything,\u201d the Spurs boss said, disclosing his plans. \u201cFor me, it\u2019s still an honor to be a coach for Tottenham, even if on Sunday we play for the relegation fight, it\u2019s not a problem.”<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cI consider football something more than the table, than the level of the game.\u201d A fatalistic fanbase, still stung by a missed opportunity at Stamford Bridge midweek, will arrive at the decisive fixture braced for a tense afternoon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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