Fabrizio Romano has revealed that while Harry Kane is much happier at Tottenham Hotspur now than he was a few months ago, a new contract for the striker is not likely to be discussed for the time being.
Kane’s form has steadily improved since Antonio Conte was appointed as the Spurs head coach, and since the turn of the year, the striker has looked back to his best.
The 28-year-old’s brace in Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Brighton on Saturday brought his tally up to 15 goals in all competitions (Transfermarkt).
According to reports, Kane himself has been surprised by how quickly his physical conditions and sharpness have improved under Conte and his coaching staff (The Athletic).
Romano has now said that Kane’s mood has completely changed under Conte but added that it ‘will take time’ for the club to begin discussions with the striker regarding a new deal.
The journalist said on the Here We Go podcast (starting at 4:50): “About the relationship between Harry Kane and Antonio Conte, if we think what happened eight months ago with Harry Kane who was desperate to leave the club and go to Man City this was his desire, his plan, his idea.
“Something changed and what changed is the manager Antonio Conte. In his last interview, Harry Kane said in public ‘I am super happy, Antonio has been brilliant’.
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“It is about the mentality, what Harry Kane loves about Antonio Conte is about how he is changing the mentality of the dressing room.
“When you have a draw or are losing a game, it is like the end of the world and this is what Harry Kane wanted. Of course, let me clarify on the contract because many Tottenham fans are asking what about a new contract for Harry Kane.
“From what I am told it is not something to be discussed in February or in March so it will take time to see if Harry Kane will sign a deal with Tottenham, when and how long it will be.
“It will take time but we can say the situation is completely different from eight months ago, so good news for Tottenham fans but now it is time to win something or in this case to fight for the Champions League spots because it is key to keep Harry Kane at the club.”
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After the way Levy decided to keep Kane at Spurs against the striker’s wishes, I do not think the 28-year-old will be in a hurry to commit his future to the club.
Kane will probably want to wait and see if the club get back into the Champions League. However, there is no doubt that the chances of him signing a new deal have improved immeasurably over the last few months.
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