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Conte explains what it'll take to keep him at Tottenham

Antonio Conte has said he has 'zero problems' with continuing as Tottenham Hotspur manager for the long term if the club persists with its current plan.

Spurs have invested heavily in Conte's squad this summer, recruiting six quality players after qualifying for the Champions League.

And Conte is content with how the club is being run by Fabio Paratici and Daniel Levy.

After Saturday's loss to Roma in Israel, Conte told football.london: "I have to be honest. In my career the contract was never important. I didn't need to sign contracts for one, two or three years. For the club it could also be a weight," he said. "I'm happy, I'm happy. We're working really well together. It's not that one year on the contract more or less can change the situation.

"For sure we want to continue to improve, to build something important for this club. If the idea continues to be in this way, there will be zero problems to continue my life in Tottenham because I stay well and I like this group of players and I have a good relationship with Paratici and with Daniel Levy.

"I repeat that I'm not a coach who needs to sign a contract for money. I don't need that. In this moment I don't need this. I need to have enthusiasm and the passion for this role."

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