King came through the youth ranks at White Hart Lane

The 25-year-old England central defender's current deal had been due to expire at the end of next season.

"The new deal has taken a while to sort out, but there was never any question about me staying," he told the Stellar Group website.

"I want to continue captaining this club in what is hopefully going to be a very successful period."

Reports in February had suggested King had rejected an initial offer, although team boss Martin Jol had insisted throughout his club skipper would remain at White Hart Lane past 2008.

King is out for the rest of the season after fracturing a bone in his foot and faces a fitness battle to make England's World Cup squad.

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But whatever the outcome, he insisted he already has half an eye on next season and the guarantee of European football.

"We are obviously desperate to get fourth spot and make the Champions League next season, but even if we miss out, it has still been our best season for quite some time," he said.

"We will have European football at White Hart Lane whatever and that is something we should be guaranteeing every year.

"We have a great squad of players who are young, hungry and want to win things. We also have a great manager who has given us a lot of confidence and belief in the way we play."