Felix Magath says it's important for Fulham that he remains in charge - despite their relegation.
The German believes the club is in desperate need of stability after a campaign that saw three managers in charge at Craven Cottage, a new owner and seven players signed in January.
"When I stepped in here I was realistic and knew relegation was a possibility but I was disappointed that it happened," Magath said.
"For me, the biggest problem we had here was the decision to bring in so many new players in January.
"It is a difficult situation to merge foreign players with young players - that was very difficult here for everybody.
"There was too much upheaval. In one season there has been a new owner, new managers, new players and it was too much."
He added: "I was prepared to build a new team here - that was my idea coming to Fulham and that is what I would like to do."
