Ben Davies’ Tottenham contract runs out at the end of the season, and game time has been difficult to come by for the experienced defender this term.Davies is into his 13th season at Spurs, and is the last remaining remnant of the Mauricio Pochettino era, where the Lilywhites were consistently competing for top honours.Tottenham have been trying their best to reach the same heights with little success over the last seven years, and they will be hoping Roberto De Zerbi is the man to take them back to the top end of the Premier League table.B. DaviesTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances2Minutes Played22Average Rating6.91Goals1Tackles1Blocks0Interceptions0Duels Won1Fouls Committed1Yellow Cards0Red Cards0Stats correct as of 27 October 2026.Davies’ only start this season came in Spurs’ second-round Carabao Cup clash against Charlton, while he has come on as a substitute in both of Tottenham’s last two league games against Coventry City and Chelsea.Credit: adlinc_photography / InstagramBen Davies may be handed a new Tottenham contractDe Zerbi has shown that he values Davies’ experience by bringing him on to help the Lilywhites see out wins against Frank Lamaprd and Xabi Alonso’s sides.Football Insider have now revealed that the Tottenham boss still sees the Welshman as a ‘key figure’ in the Spurs squad even though he is yet to start a Premier League game this term.Davies signed a one-year extension back in June and is about to become a free agent at the end of this season.However, the report claims that the 33-year-old’s experience and leadership qualities are seen as invaluable, as few in the Tottenham squad can match them.De Zerbi is thus expected to hand the former Swansea man more chances as the campaign progresses.In fact, it is asserted that the Tottenham boss is even open to handing Davies another one-year extension, although the defender’s stance on his future remains unknown for the time being.The same information is also backed up by journalist Pete O’Rourke, who told the website about the Wales captain: “He’s not just a key figure on the pitch; he is probably key off the pitch as well. He’s one of the leaders in that squad.“So, look, he’ll be 34 come next season, but as long as he’s still able to contribute to Roberto De Zerbi’s side, I’m sure the manager will give serious consideration to extending Davies’ stay at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”Davies could be crucial in achieving De Zerbi’s stated goal at SpursTime and again, De Zerbi has stressed that his main objective is to improve Tottenham’s mentality, given the fragility they have shown over the last couple of years.There are already signs that that is changing, with Spurs showing an ability to bounce back from adversity against Man United and Coventry, and a desire to keep plugging away against Chelsea.A player of Davies’ experience could be key for De Zerbi in achieving his stated goal, with the Welshman being one of the most trusted voices in the dressing room.The Tottenham boss may lean on the 33-year-old to put his arm around the young players to give them the support and confidence they need to add consistency to their game.READ MORE: Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok just got called out by his Westerlo boss for lack of ‘intensity’The post Tottenham to hand Ben Davies more game time and a potential new contract appeared first on Spurs Web.