Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris is delighted with his new contract.
Lloris, 35, was set to become a free agent at the end of June until he signed an extension last month, keeping him at the north London club until 2024.
"My story with Tottenham was one I wanted to continue," he told The Times. "That was really clear in my mind. I've shown loyalty towards the club and it's really important for me.
"The last six months there was a lot of talk outside the building, not from myself and not from the club, that created a lot of speculation or rumours. I needed to listen to myself and to understand what is my ambition now? It was really important after nine and a half years to understand myself if I'm ready to continue at this high level.
"When I started my career, 35 was a target. I came closer and closer to this age and realised I feel really good and I don't see my level dropping.
"I enjoy football at the high level and the Premier League is the best league in the world and probably the most intense league in the world. I want to enjoy it as much as I can, more than before because when you're young you focus so much on competition that you lose a bit the taste of 'it's a privilege to play football'.
"So the answer is I feel ready for the challenge for the next two years at least . . . at least! . . . in my mind and in my body."
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