The seemingly imminent departure of Antonio Conte as Tottenham manager will not have an impact on Dejan Kulusevski joining the club permanently this summer. The Sweden international arrived at Spurs on an initial 18-month loan in the 2022 January transfer window.
Now approaching the end of that deal, the 22-year-old is expecting the option to buy in his contract to be activated at the end of this season, despite Conte's uncertain future. Throughout his time in north London, Kulusevski has established himself as one of Tottenham's most important attackers, and it seems inevitable he will be a permanent Spurs player next season.
The under-fire Italian manager was instrumental in bringing Kulusevski, as well as Rodrigo Bentancur, from his former club Juventus during his first season in charge. His arrival proved pivotal in transforming Spurs' campaign which saw them clinch a top-four berth on the final day.
