JOSE MOURINHO says Eric Dier wants to stay at Tottenham.
England star Dier’s contract at Spurs expires next year.
Jose Mourinho has insisted the 26-year-old is happy at SpursCredit: Reuters
But manager Mourinho insists he and chairman Daniel Levy also want the player to remain at the club.
Mourinho, speaking at his Press conference this afternoon, said: “My boss Mr Levy tells me that he wants Eric to sign a new contract and Eric tells me that he is more than happy here.
“He is more than happy with his situation, especially now where he feels that we have a certain idea for him and for the team.
“And he tells me that he wants very much to stay, so I hope they can find an agreement because I try to take the team in a certain direction and when I try to develop a player in the team, it’s because I am waiting for the player to stay with us.”
That is a huge boost for Mourinho and the club after Dier admitted earlier this season that he could leave if he did not get a chance to play in his preferred role of centre-back.
The star, 26, has played also played at right-back and midfield since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2014 for £4million.
But he has partnered Davinson Sanchez in the centre of defence in both of Tottenham’s matches since the restart.
The pair look set to start there again in tomorrow night’s trip to Sheffield United.
As things stand, Spurs are seventh in the league table following their win over West Ham.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
