Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he does not expect the club to sack him before the end of the season.
After Spurs were knocked out of the Champions League by AC Milan last week, the 53-year-old said they may want to sack him sooner than that.
But Conte, who is expected to leave Spurs when his contract ends this summer, said on Thursday the comment was "a joke".
"This was a provocation you understand? About my future," Conte said.
After Spurs were knocked out of the Champions League by AC Milan last week, the 53-year-old said they may want to sack him sooner than that.
But Conte, who is expected to leave Spurs when his contract ends this summer, said on Thursday the comment was "a joke".
"This was a provocation you understand? About my future," Conte said.