Ange Postecoglou has broken his silence with a rousing speech on his Tottenham Hotspur future, just days after delivering the club its first European trophy in over four decades.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has had his future up in the air for most of the season, with uncertainty lingering over whether he would stay beyond the summer.
The Spurs boss currently has Tottenham sitting firmly in 17th place on the Premier League table, a single place above the relegation zone.
However, despite the north London club’s poor league campaign, Postecoglou has achieved a feat that no Spurs manager has managed in over a decade – he has ended the club’s long wait for silverware by delivering a trophy.
Ange Postecoglou addresses future after Tottenham win Europa League
Tottenham are champions of Europe after they beat Manchester United 1-0 in Spain at the San Mames Stadium, and with that victory comes renewed talk surrounding the future of Ange Postecoglou.
It was reported by some outlets before the final in Spain that, regardless of the result against Manchester United, Postecoglou was expected to leave Tottenham at the end of the season.
The manager has now given the biggest update yet on his Tottenham future during the club’s open bus trophy parade in north London, offering a passionate speech that may hint at his intentions.
Postecoglou stated that in films, the third season is always better than the second, hinting at a possible third season at helm in North London.
He said, as relayed by Andrew Harts on X: “I told them and they laughed. I told them and they did not believe, but here we are and we are here because of this unbelievable group of people – players, staff – absolute heroes.
“Led by the legend Heung-min Son, Cuti Romero, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario – all of them heroes. And they did it all for you because you deserve it.
“This club deserves it. And I will tell you something, I leave you with this – all the best television series, season three is better than season two.”
Spurs boss Postecoglou reflects on league form and his future
Postecoglou himself has stated that while the League campaign has been disappointing for Tottenham this season, he remains a winner and believes the current league position does not reflect the reality of the club’s progress.
Speaking on the prospect of Spurs potentially sacking a manager who has delivered their first European trophy in 41 years, Postecoglou said: “Look, I think I said yesterday, I am pretty kind of not relaxed. Relaxed is not the word because I would be disappointed if we could not continue on this path, but it is not a criticism. I understand why it would be difficult for a club like this to buy into one person’s vision.
“I remember even when I signed, the club and even Daniel said, ‘we went after winners, it did not work and now we have got Ange,’ but mate, I am a winner. I have been a serial winner my whole career. It is what I have done more than anything else. I know people talk about my football, which I am very proud of.
“I know people dismiss my achievements because they did not happen on this side of the world, but for me, they were all hard-earned and all I have done my whole career is win things.
“I understand, obviously the way things have gone in the league, people are right to be concerned about it, but I do not think that is a true reflection of where it is at. Whatever happens, my own belief in what I do does not waver and I will continue to push on and do what I do.”