admin“It’s not about the league” – De Zerbi sends clear exit message to Tottenham board
Roberto De Zerbi has stated that he has no intention of leaving Tottenham at the end of the season—unless his vision for the club’s future no longer matches that of the ownership.
Despite Spurs sitting in the Premier League relegation zone, the Italian manager insists that the prospect of playing in the Championship is not his main concern.
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Roberto De Zerbi says relationship with Tottenham hierarchy is key to his stay
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s crucial Premier League fixture, De Zerbi was asked directly whether he would remain in North London next season—regardless of which division the club ends up in.
His response shifted attention away from the league table and toward the internal dynamics at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
De Zerbi told Sky Sports:
“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.”
When pressed to confirm that being aligned with the Spurs hierarchy—rather than the club’s league status—is the deciding factor in his future, he replied: “Yes. Everyone on the same page.”
These comments suggest that while De Zerbi remains committed to a long-term rebuild, he demands full transparency and tactical backing from the board. For a club enduring a turbulent period and cycling through multiple managers in 2026, the call for a unified project represents a significant ultimatum.
Can De Zerbi keep Spurs up?
De Zerbi’s immediate challenge remains daunting. Following a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in his first match in charge, Tottenham remain in 18th place.
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The club is currently on a disastrous 14-match winless run in the Premier League and has yet to secure a single victory in the 2026 calendar year. With only six games left, the pressure to find a winning formula is immense.
While De Zerbi has pointed to the impending returns of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski as reasons for optimism, he must first navigate a difficult run-in that includes fixtures against Chelsea and Everton. If he cannot close the gap to safety, the strength of his relationship with the board will be tested sooner than expected.
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