Luka Vuskovic must avoid Tottenham contract mistake, he needs to escape the circus instead

Luka Vuskovic already has a huge decision to make on his Tottenham Hotspur future, and it shouldn't be one that is rushed this summer.

The talented centre-back has spent the entire 2025-26 campaign on loan at Hamburg, boasting six goals in 27 Bundesliga games, and attracting a lot of attention from around Europe.

Spurs supporters have been waiting patiently for the 19-year-old to return to England, having not made any appearances for the Lilywhites since his £12million move from Hajduk Split.

Vuskovic must now decide on his future, with Spurs keen to award the young defender with a new contract based on his success on loan, but he can't be distracted by any promises from Roberto De Zerbi.

Luka Vuskovic has the footballing world at his doorstep

Despite Spurs' recent success in the Premier League, moving two points clear of 18th-place West Ham, there is still no guarantee that De Zerbi remains in charge in North London.

There is uncertainty over the former Brighton figure's future already, even if the Lilywhites stay in the Premier League, and it is just another problem for the club to solve this summer.

Several big-name stars also have futures up in the air ahead of the end of the season, such as Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison.

While the two defenders being linked with moves away could signify a big opportunity for Vuskovic to become a regular at Hotspur Way, it seems like a big risk, given the amount of transfer interest in him.

What do Tottenham fans need to know about his contract situation?

Although Vuskovic signed a deal until the summer of 2030, Football Insider understands that Tottenham want the defender to agree new terms to block any potential move away this summer.

That is likely to come with a bumper new salary, showcasing how much the club believe in him, but there are multiple destinations where the youngster can discover an equilibrium, rather than absolute chaos.

At such a young age, moving across Europe yet again would be a huge risk, but likely one that he needs to make, given the constant issues emerging at Tottenham this season.

There will be no shortage of interest in his signature. He needs to take advantage of that, rather than put pen to paper on a brand-new deal ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.