Ange Postecoglou has expressed that his work at Tottenham Hotspur is far from finished, even as he appeared resigned to his future being uncertain ahead of the Europa League final against Manchester United. Despite a challenging Premier League season that sees Spurs near the bottom of the table with 21 losses, Postecoglou remains focused on the chance to secure the club’s first trophy since 2008.
The manager acknowledged that while his future at the club might be in question, his commitment to the team and its fans remains unwavering. “Nothing is guaranteed in life, nothing is guaranteed in sport,” he said, emphasizing the need to seize every opportunity. Reflecting on his career, he noted that he has often left positions after reaching key milestones, citing his World Cup qualification with Australia and winning the treble with Celtic as examples.
When pressed about whether his fate depends on the club’s hierarchy, Postecoglou responded firmly, saying his future is secure and that he is not worried about what comes next. “I have a beautiful family, a great life. I’ll keep on winning trophies until I finish – wherever that is,” he added, urging people not to stress about his situation.
Despite speculation that a victory in the final might mark a natural endpoint to his Spurs tenure, Postecoglou dismissed the idea, insisting that he still sees unfinished business. “I really feel like we are building something,” he said, adding that winning a trophy could accelerate that process. He acknowledged the difficulties Spurs have faced this season but believes there has been growth and progress within the team.
Postecoglou has not discussed his future plans with the players, maintaining that what happens after the final is irrelevant compared to the opportunity in front of them now. “If I was worried about my tenure, we wouldn’t have reached this stage because I would have been distracted,” he said.
The manager’s defiance was clear when he rejected a journalist’s description of him as “teetering between hero and clown,” a comment that visibly upset him. He spoke emotionally about his late father and reflected on his Greek-Australian heritage, noting his pride in being the first Greek or Australian to manage a European final.
Regarding the squad’s condition ahead of the match, Postecoglou confirmed that Pape Matar Sarr is available after recovering from a knock, while Lucas Bergvall remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
