In-form Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham, according to Antonio Conte, who also thinks the team is making progress in getting him to sign a contract extension.
After scoring four goals in as many games to help high-flying Spurs earn 10 points out of a possible 12, Kane, who has just under two years left on his current contract, has had a strong start to the new Premier League campaign.
The situation is in sharp contrast to a year ago, when the England captain was unhappy and had a poor start to the 2021/22 season after a proposed move to Manchester City fell through.
What Did Conte Say About Kane?
With Kane’s expectations high, head coach Conte, who took over for Nuno Espirito Santo in early November, believes Tottenham are on the rise.
“You know very well that you create the perfect time (for a contract extension] with a project,” the Italian said. “If also the player understands that there is a right process, that everybody is going in the same direction, I think every single player wants to see this.
Tottenham want to discuss new deal with Harry Kane. Antonio Conte on this: “The desire of everybody into the club is for Kane to continue to stay with Tottenham, to sign a new contract”. ⚪️ #THFC
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“I think that Harry for sure is happy because he is seeing this type of situation. There is a vision, there is a direction and there is a unity to try to improve the team and also to improve the team at the level of his expectations.”
“My opinion is only one of a million opinions,” he said. “We are talking about a world-class striker and a player who in this moment is the most representative player for Tottenham. For sure I would like him to sign a new contract.
“But in this moment, for me it is very important to see him happy, totally involved with this season, totally involved with this project and in what we are doing. For me, this is the most important.
“Then it’s a decision that the player and the club have to take,” Conte concluded.
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