Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has defended the club’s decision to sack manager Ange Postecoglou, despite the Australian leading the team to their first trophy in 17 years with a Europa League triumph.
Postecoglou, who previously managed Celtic, was dismissed after Spurs finished a disappointing 17th in the Premier League. The move sparked backlash from fans, but Levy insists it was a necessary step to achieve the club’s long-term ambitions.
“I have no regrets about appointing Ange. I’m grateful for what he achieved, finishing fifth in his first season and bringing home a European trophy in his second,” Levy told the club’s official media. “But we want to compete at the highest level across all competitions. That’s why we felt a change was needed.”
Tottenham haven’t won the English league title since 1961 and have never claimed the Champions League. Levy says those are goals the club is determined to reach.
“Winning the Europa League was a great moment, but it’s not enough. Our ambitions are bigger. We want to win the Premier League. We want to win the Champions League,” he added.
Levy, who has led the club for over 25 years, has since appointed Thomas Frank as Spurs’ 13th permanent manager during his tenure. He praised the former Brentford boss for his intelligence, communication skills, and overall character on and off the pitch.
“Every new coach brings a fresh start,” Levy said. “What impressed me about Thomas is that he’s not only technically capable, but also a fantastic human being. We want to build on the success of last season and push forward.”
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