Manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that players who commit to Tottenham want to play for the club and not him.
The big talking point during the summer transfer window was Spurs' inability to strengthen their squad as they were looking to mount a Premier League title bid this season.
However, while nobody arrived at the club, Dele Alli became the latest in a long line of current players to commit his long-term future to the north Londoners when he penned a new six-year deal this week.
For me I feel proud the players care about you, but I repeat the responsibility is wanting to play for the glory of the club.
Mauricio Pochettino
Harry Kane, Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min, Davinson Sanchez and Harry Winks have already committed themselves to the club in terms of signing new contracts, while Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen could be next.
Alli intimated that Pochettino's presence at the club was a big factor in his decision to sign until summer 2024, but the Argentinian tactician insists that Spurs is the main pull.
"They have confidence in me, yes of course. But it is not that they attached to me only," he said.
"It is about the club, it is about many things. If I believe Dele or a different player is only going to sign a contract because of me, it is a bad feeling, or I am wrong in my head.
"I think for me the most important thing I think the club always need to be above the manager, the player.
"You need to feel you are going to play of course but it is about wanting to play for Tottenham.
"You need to play for something that is bigger than a person. It is nice to hear the player say one of the reasons is the manager or the chairman or the new stadium is so exciting.
"I want to hear them say I want to play for Tottenham, to make history, to touch glory with this badge.
"For me I feel proud the players care about you, but I repeat the responsibility is wanting to play for the glory of the club."
Spurs could move into the top-four if they win at Wolves on Saturday night and they are 13/10 to secure three points at Molineux. Wolves are priced at 12/5 and the draw is 12/5.
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Manager Mauricio Pochettino is adamant that players who commit to Tottenham want to play for the club and not him.
The big talking point during the summer transfer window was Spurs' inability to strengthen their squad as they were looking to mount a Premier League title bid this season.
However, while nobody arrived at the club, Dele Alli became the latest in a long line of current players to commit his long-term future to the north Londoners when he penned a new six-year deal this week.
For me I feel proud the players care about you, but I repeat the responsibility is wanting to play for the glory of the club.
Mauricio Pochettino
Harry Kane, Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min, Davinson Sanchez and Harry Winks have already committed themselves to the club in terms of signing new contracts, while Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen could be next.
Alli intimated that Pochettino's presence at the club was a big factor in his decision to sign until summer 2024, but the Argentinian tactician insists that Spurs is the main pull.
"They have confidence in me, yes of course. But it is not that they attached to me only," he said.
"It is about the club, it is about many things. If I believe Dele or a different player is only going to sign a contract because of me, it is a bad feeling, or I am wrong in my head.
"I think for me the most important thing I think the club always need to be above the manager, the player.
"You need to feel you are going to play of course but it is about wanting to play for Tottenham.
"You need to play for something that is bigger than a person. It is nice to hear the player say one of the reasons is the manager or the chairman or the new stadium is so exciting.
"I want to hear them say I want to play for Tottenham, to make history, to touch glory with this badge.
"For me I feel proud the players care about you, but I repeat the responsibility is wanting to play for the glory of the club."
Spurs could move into the top-four if they win at Wolves on Saturday night and they are 13/10 to secure three points at Molineux. Wolves are priced at 12/5 and the draw is 12/5.
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Source: bet365.com