Ange Postecoglou has yet to discuss his Tottenham future with key figures at the club after guiding Spurs to a first trophy in 17 years, but joked he will turn up next season anyway.
Speculation over the Australian’s tenure has been rife due to poor Premier League form, but Europa League glory may have earned the Australian a reprieve.
After being serenaded by thousands of Tottenham supporters at Friday’s open-top bus parade, where Postecoglou declared “season three is always better than season two”, the 59-year-old has no clarity on whether he will stay or go.
“I should have thought about it a bit more because sometimes they kill off the main character,” he said, joking. “I said before the game, I really feel we’re building something. It’s exciting I have a group of players, a group of staff and a club that knows how to win.
“I haven’t had any discussions with the club and maybe they were waiting for clear air. I haven’t given it a lot of thought, I just refuse to be distracted by anything. I assume at some point someone will tell me something, otherwise I’ll just turn up next season and get on with my job.”
Pressed on if he had considered both scenarios of staying or leaving, Postecoglou referenced the American television sitcom Seinfield and an episode where character George Costanza turns up for work after leaving his job. The Australian, who has two years to run on his original contract, added: “I just refuse to be distracted by anything in terms of the opportunity that was before us. And since the game, I just wanted to take the opportunity also to enjoy that as well.
“I haven’t thought about it. I assume at some point somebody will tell me something. If not, I’m just gonna roll up next year and be a bit like Costanza from Seinfeld. I’ll just sit in the desk and get on with my job.”