Hugo Lloris, the captain of Tottenham, acknowledged having "desires for other things" and considering leaving the north London team at "the end of an era."
In January, one year after agreeing to a contract deal that would keep him with Spurs through the end of the next season, the 36-year-old withdrew from France's international team duty.
The goalkeeper's season-ending thigh injury against Newcastle in April has led to rumors that he may have already played his final match for the team he joined in 2012.
In an interview with the French newspaper Nice-Matin, Lloris stated: "We are approaching a crucial period, whether for the club or for me. An era is coming to an end. I yearn for other things.
But I also keep in mind that I still have one year left on my contract with Tottenham and that it's never easy to forecast what will happen in football.Right now, it's crucial for me to fully heal from my injury. Even if I'm on vacation, I still talk and go to training. I want to win in July, and after that, we'll see what the future has for me.
Lloris conceded that Spurs, who placed eighth this season after earning a Champions League spot the previous year, had fallen short of expectations and pointed to injuries as a contributing factor.
We as a team failed because we were unable to change the course of events, he claimed.
Although it is upsetting, it is a fact of life for a top-tier football team. The most crucial thing is to learn from our mistakes and get as ready as possible for the upcoming season.
The Frenchman was certain he was not pressuring his present club into a move, although he did not completely rule out a return to Nice, where he began his senior career before heading to Lyon and then north London.
"Nice is my city, my club, and my roots," he continued. With the goalkeepers in place, there is a season that needs to come to a successful conclusion. I never put pressure on someone, nor am I demanding. We'll see where my destiny leads me.
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