Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski to remain despite relegation fears
Dejan Kulusevski is expected to remain at Tottenham Hotspur next season, even if the club suffers a devastating relegation to the Championship.
The Sweden international has not expressed any desire to leave the club despite their dire league position.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side are entrenched in the drop zone, sitting two points from safety with just five matches remaining.
Relegation battle intensifies
The north London club suffered a crushing setback last weekend when Georginio Rutter secured a 95th-minute equaliser for Brighton.
That late 2-2 draw prevented Spurs from closing the gap on 17th-placed West Ham United.
They must now secure a victory against already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux this weekend to keep their survival hopes alive.
Focused on rehabilitation
Kulusevski has spent the last 12 months sidelined with a serious injury and is solely determined to complete his rehabilitation.
The 25-year-old acknowledges a debt of gratitude to the club’s medical staff who have guided his recovery over the past year.
His current contract runs until 2028, ensuring the Tottenham board are under no financial pressure to sanction a sale.
Commitment to the rebuild
Retaining a player of his calibre would represent a massive boost for De Zerbi’s ongoing rebuilding plans.
Manager Thomas Frank has previously described the forward as a ‘key’ figure, a sentiment undoubtedly shared by the current Spurs coaching staff.
The former Juventus attacker is reportedly not the only established name willing to fight for the badge next season.
Archie Gray, James Maddison and Conor Gallagher have also indicated they are committed to helping the club bounce back should the worst happen.
