Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since suffering the injury in 2025, but his rehabilitation has reached a significant stage after he returned to full training with the first-team squad.
The 26-year-old underwent surgery and suffered further setbacks during his recovery, leaving him out for an extended period. Sweden head coach Graham Potter recently said Kulusevski was “very close” to a return, while Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has also indicated that the forward is nearing availability.
Spurs are “more than happy” to discuss a new agreement with Kulusevski provided his return to competitive football progresses without further problems.
The club’s position is understandable given how much time the Sweden international has missed. Tottenham already have the player under contract until the summer of 2028, so there is no immediate contractual pressure to reach a new agreement.
Kulusevski’s importance to the squad before the injury is nevertheless a factor. Tottenham’s official profile records 146 appearances and 25 goals for the club, while his 2024/25 campaign ended with the knee problem before he could feature in the Europa League final.
A successful return would therefore give Spurs back a player who had become an important part of their attack before his absence. The priority, however, is understood to be seeing him regain regular fitness and prove he can handle the demands of competitive football again.
The Sweden international was left out of Potter’s World Cup squad earlier this year as he continued his rehabilitation. More recently, Potter has spoken positively about his progress, although the player still needs competitive minutes before returning to the national team.
Kulusevski’s existing deal means Tottenham can take a measured approach. If he returns strongly and remains available, Football Insider reports that the club would then be ready to look at extending his stay beyond 2028.
James Maddison is also contracted until 2028, meaning Tottenham have two senior attacking players tied to the club on the same timeline. For now, though, Kulusevski’s next target is simply to get back on the pitch and build his fitness.
That patience is particularly relevant after such a lengthy absence. Kulusevski’s route back has already involved multiple operations and setbacks, so Tottenham will want evidence of sustained fitness rather than a short-lived return to training.
His next competitive appearance will therefore be an important marker. A gradual return would give Spurs more information before deciding whether to commit to a longer contract.