Dejan Kulusevski makes shock Antonio Conte Tottenham claim and opens up on social media spat

Dejan Kulusevski became a key player for Tottenham, in the second half of the season, despite only making his debut in February. The Swedish international broke straight into Antonio Conte's regular XI, after his loan move on deadline day of the January transfer window.

However, it did not take long for the 22-year-old to settle into playing in the Premier League. Kulusevski scored five goals and registered eight assists in just 18 league appearances and added an extra element of threat to the front three, alongside Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

This helped the Lilywhites secure a place inside the top four, meaning they will return to Champions League football next season. The Swede is currently on international duty with his country, ahead of their Nations League matches, which begin on Thursday.

Dejan Kulusevski gives two-word verdict in response to Tottenham critics amid transfer success

Whilst on duty, Kulusevski has been speaking about how he has found his time in England so far. "Ten out of ten, it could not be better," he admitted, in a translated interview with Sport Bladet.

"I had fun, felt good and all the results went as they should. Everything was perfect. Very good coaches, very good teammates, smart people. Everyone just wants to win and we found each other well."

The Swedish international went on to praise his new coach, whom he has already built a strong relationship with. "He is obsessed with winning and works from morning to night," Kulusevski said.

"He wants to be the best for us players and I like him off the field too, he is an incredible coach." The 22-year-old's initial loan move takes him up to summer 2023 and reported last week that the club are expected to wait until next summer to take up the