Ange Postecoglou has opened up on his desire to stay with Tottenham after helping the Lilywhites to their first trophy in 17 years.
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Earlier this season, Tottenham boss Postecoglou claimed that he always wins trophies in his second season, and the Australian proved himself right as the Lilywhites won their first trophy since 2008. Spurs were able to beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at San Mames on Wednesday night via a scruffy first-half goal from Brennan Johnson.
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Despite winning the Europa League, Spurs' 2024-25 season will go down as one of their worst in recent history as Postecoglou's side are set to finish 15th in the Premier League, at best. They are currently only one spot off the relegation zone with just 38 points in 37 games. Throughout the season, questions have been raised about whether Postecoglou should be sacked by Tottenham, however, it is now unlikely to happen. Additionally, the Australian has opened up that he wants to stay with the Lilywhites past this summer.
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Speaking to the media, Postecoglou said: "I’ve had such a laser focus on winning this. Whatever happens, happens. We are still building this team, it is still very young, we need to add experience.
"My thought process has been trying to build a team that can be successful for a long time, but I am manager, it is not in my hands but it doesn’t affect me, if it did you would have seen it.
"I want to stay, I haven’t completed a job yet, but the moment I accepted the role I had one thing in my head and that was to win something, I want to build on it."
WHAT NEXT FOR POSTECOGLOU?
Tottenham could still avoid the disappointing label of the last-placed non-relegated side this season in the Premier League if they manage to beat Brighton in their last game of the campaign on May 25. However, it will also depend on Manchester United, West Ham or Wolves not winning their final games.
