The last thing Kenny Tete wanted to discuss after Manchester United’s thrilling late victory at Old Trafford was a possible transfer out of Craven Cottage.
The Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester United in 2023–2024 were decided by late time goals. In the 87th minute, Joshua Zirkzee, making his Red Devils debut, instinctively converted a fizzing cross from Alejandro Garnacho.
Tete usually reserves his finest efforts for matches against well-known opponents. The way he handled Marcus Rashford’s threat will also make Fulham supporters eager to see the seasoned right-back commit to Marco Silva’s team going forward. There is less than 12 months remaining on his contract.
But when quizzed on a potential move to Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven in the aftermath of Friday’s curtain-raiser, Tete was quick to dismiss the discussion.
“No, no, no, I’m fine here.” he says.
Born in Amsterdam, Tete began his playing career at Ajax, a bitter rival of PSV. After that, he played for Lyon for three years in France before signing a £3 million contract to join Fulham in 2020.
The 12-month extension clause in Tete contract was activated by the Cottagers at the beginning of the summer. But with questions still stands regarding the 28-year-old’s long-term future in West London.
“I’m excited to announce that we have activated the club’s option to extend Kenny Tete’s contract through next season,” Fulham chief Tony Khan said at the time, the Dutchman now just one appearance short of 100 in Cottagers colours.
“Kenny is a great talent. And, over the past four years, he’s become a key member of our squad, a fan favourite, and an important part of the Fulham family. We’re all delighted that he’ll be with us next season.”Marco Silva’s side beaten by Manchester United
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“Tough game, as we expected. It is always tough to play here. And (it was) a good battle,” Marco Silva tells Fulham’s official website after Zirkzee snatched all three points late on. “I think both teams, they played clearly to win the game.
“I think we started really well and we started some good counter attacks. We were able to beat the pressure from Man United from the first minute until, I think, halfway into the first half. I think we did really well.”
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