Roman Pavlyuchenko: I have a strong desire to continue my career in Tottenham
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko said he wants to play for the Spurs next season.
«I have a strong desire to continue my career in Tottenham, to which I’m bound by a valid contract».
«Are you going to renew it?»
«This will be discussed after the holidays – my agent will go to London to hold talks with the management of Tottenham.»
«Do you feel the club management’s desire will be the same as yours?»
«Hopefully. But it also depends on who is sold or bought by the club and how coach will look at the changed situation.»
«Do you think that the option of renewing the relationship with the London club is the best for you today?»
«At present there are simply no other options. But the negotiations are still ahead, as I’ve said.»
«Do you think they will go with difficulties?»
«This is not my problem. I will tell the agent what I want and everything else is his job.»
«Have you spoken to Harry Redknapp about your future?»
«No. I only read his statements in the media.»
«Does he explain why he does not include you in the starting lineup from time to time?»
«No. You know, Redknapp has a peculiar understanding of football. He can train the whole week a certain lineup, and then field a very different one. Understanding his thoughts it is not so simple. But the main thing for him is the result.»
«And have you ever discussed your future with the club president?»
«There was such a conversation when I was not playing for half a year and wanted to leave the club. Do you know what he told me then? «If I were your father, I would take a stick and give you a good whipping.»
«Do you think Tottenham can become the champions of England next year?»
«I wouldn’t promise that as Manchester United are really strong. But the fight is worth it. And certainly we are able to take place in the top three», stated the player in an interview with Sport-Express.