Roberto De Zerbi says he will remain Tottenham’s manager next season regardless of whether the club avoid relegation, calling the job the biggest challenge of his career. Appointed on a five‑year deal with Spurs just one point above the drop zone, he has seven matches to steer them to safety. Although reports suggested he was hesitant to join mid‑season, the long‑term project convinced him, and he dismissed claims of any relegation clause.
De Zerbi arrives with a strong Premier League reputation from his Brighton spell, though his Marseille tenure ended after Champions League struggles and a heavy 5‑0 loss to PSG. His appointment has divided parts of the fanbase due to past comments supporting Mason Greenwood, prompting De Zerbi to clarify he never intended to downplay violence and is sensitive to such issues. He hopes supporters will judge him fairly as he begins the task of rebuilding Spurs.