"I know the manager before (Roberto Martinez) said he'd have to be forced but I will have to be forced out too," Tate told BBC Sport
"I love the club, I love the area and its the area I want to live in when I pack in playing.
"It was nice to get the contract sorted but there was never an issue.
"There was never in any doubt that I wanted to stay. This is a club that I love so I am proud to be captain when Garry is not available."