Hugo Lloris credits Antonio Conte’s impact at Tottenham for his new deal with the Premier League giants… as he claims the fiery Italian has helped them push for ‘European places’ after years of ‘inconsistency’
- Hugo Lloris signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Spurs in January
- Lloris said it was Antonio Conte’s arrival at the club that convinced him to renew
- The goalkeeper said that before Conte arrived, Tottenham were inconsistent
- However, Spurs captain said his side made ‘progress’ once he joined the club
Hugo Lloris said it was Antonio Conte’s arrival at Tottenham that convinced him to renew his contract at club as he felt Spurs were making ‘progress’ under his tutelage.
The Tottenham captain penned a new two-and-a-half-year contract in the January transfer window – keeping him at the north London club until 2024.
Lloris said Spurs had been inconsistent prior to Conte’s arrival. However, he felt the Italian manager had the ability to help them push for ‘European places’.
Hugo Lloris has heaped praise on Tottenham manager Antonio Conte for his impact at Spurs
Lloris said he decided to extend his contract with the Premier League giants because of Conte
Lloris was expected to return to France this summer, with Tottenham known to have been on the look out for a new No 1 ahead of next season.
However, Lloris admitted the arrival of Conte has played a key role in convincing him to re-commit to the club for at least another two seasons.
According to Europe 1, via footmercato, Lloris said: ‘I extended a month and a half ago. Things were done fairly quickly with the leaders, with a lot of respect and consideration.
‘It’s been two and a half years that we know ups and downs, irregularity in terms of results. But since the arrival of Conte, we feel a real progression.
The Tottenham captain penned a new two-and-a-half-year contract in the January window
He has played a pivotal role in Tottenham’s recent success as they sit fifth in the table
‘We have the feeling that we are crossing a plateau. I think we will be ready to go for the European places.’
Having joined from Lyon in 2012, Lloris is already in his 10th season at the north London club.
He has played a pivotal role in Tottenham’s recent success. His side are currently fifth in the Premier League.
They are just three points off fourth place – which is currently being occupied by their north London rivals, Arsenal.