Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham and I want him to sign new contract, says Antonio Conte
Harry Kane has scored four goals in four games during an impressive start to the season for Tottenham; England captain reached 200 career league goals in 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest last weekend; Kane's Spurs deal expires in the summer of 2024 but Antonio Conte is keen for him to renew
Tuesday 30 August 2022 12:27, UK
Antonio Conte is convinced in-form Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham and believes the club are on the right path to persuading him to sign a contract extension.
Striker Kane, who has just under two years left on his existing deal, has begun the new Premier League season with a bang, scoring four goals in as many games to help high-flying Spurs take 10 points from a possible 12.
The situation is in stark contrast to 12 months ago when the England captain was unsettled and made a slow start to the 2021/22 campaign after a mooted move to Manchester City failed to materialise.
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Head coach Conte, who replaced the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo in early November, feels Tottenham are on an upward curve and working hard to satisfy Kane's expectations.
"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.
"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."
Conte: Kane and club must decide on new deal
Conte insists he is not privy to specific details about a possible new deal for Kane or involved in any potential negotiations.
With Wednesday evening's derby at West Ham marking the start of two games a week until the World Cup, the Italian is more focused on keeping 29-year-old Kane content and committed in the short term.
"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."
Continuity key for Spurs resurgence under Conte
Antonio Conte's methods have borne a more resilient, tenacious Tottenham striving for more after an unbeaten start to the season.
Sky Sports football journalist Jack Wilkinson spoke to the Spurs head coach about getting more from his players, overhauling his squad and getting ready for the Champions League.
Romero signs permanently for Spurs
Tottenham have made the loan signing of Cristian Romero from Atalanta permanent.
After initially joining the club in August 2021, the Argentina international has now agreed a deal that will run until 2027. He has made 32 appearances for Spurs so far.
Romero was key for Antonio Conte's back three towards the end of last season, with 10 wins from 14 Premier League games, helping Spurs to secure a fourth-place finish and a return to the Champions League.
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