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Dele Alli says Pochettino played a big role in new contract

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Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli said that Mauricio Pochettino’s support played a major role in him signing a new contract. Alli recently signed a new 6-year contract with Spurs that will keep him at the club till 2024.

When asked if he hesitated to signing a new contract, Alli replied, “No, to be honest. I love being here, I love being a part of what this club is doing and where we’re heading. It’s a nice gesture from the chairman because I had a few years left on my old contract, but nothing changes, I’m still going to keep working as hard as I am and keep fighting and being a part of this team. I owe a lot of thanks to Poch for where I am at the minute in my career. Him and Jesus (Perez) and Miggy (Miguel D’Agostino) and Toni (Jimenez) are keen to keep it improving and heading in the right direction, he added.

I can’t think of a better place for a player of my age and where I am in my career, to have such amazing support and coaching staff to help me to keep improving. That’s what I want to do, to keep improving as a player and as a person.”

Talking about Pochettino’s role in his new contract, Alli said, “It’s a big part of it. The fans and the club are amazing, the players as well, we’ve got a special bunch of boys and everybody gets on really well. Poch is the one we’re working with all the time, it’s his philosophy that [is the reason] why we love playing here. When I think about signing, obviously Poch plays a big part in that.”

Alli started last night’s Carabao Cup encounter against West Ham and assisted Tottenham’s opening goal in the 16th minute. Spurs eventually won 3-1 and advanced to the quarter-finals where they face Arsenal.

About the match, Alli said, “Another London derby. It’s what the competition is all about, we’re ready to go so we’ll be looking forward to it.”

Tottenham next face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.

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