Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach, officially naming the former Brentford boss on Thursday.
Frank signs a three-year contract, becoming the club’s fourth permanent manager since June 2021.
In a statement released, Tottenham said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Frank as our new head coach on a contract that runs until 2028. Thomas is regarded as one of the most progressive and innovative coaches in modern football. He has demonstrated a strong ability in player and squad development, and we look forward to his leadership as we prepare for the new season.”
Frank steps in following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, who was let go just over two weeks after guiding Tottenham to a Europa League victory over Manchester United, the club’s first trophy in 17 years.
Despite Postecoglu European success, a disastrous Premier League campaign saw Spurs finish 17th with 22 defeats, this led to the exit of the manager
Frank, 51, is now tasked with restoring Tottenham’s standing among the Premier League’s elite. He joins after a successful seven-year tenure at Brentford, where he earned widespread praise for establishing the club in the top flight following their return to the Premier League in 2021 after a 74-year absence.
Tottenham finalized the deal earlier this week after reaching an agreement with Brentford, reportedly meeting a £10 million release clause. The club also granted permission for Frank to bring several key staff with him, including assistant coach Justin Cochrane, head of performance Chris Haslam, and first-team analyst Joe Newton.
Additionally, Andreas Georgson joins from Manchester United and technical director Johan Lange who previously worked with Frank at Lyngby also join to strengthens the leadership team.
Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy’s decision marks the 14th managerial appointment during his 24-year reign.
Frank’s adaptable tactical style and strong man-management have been seen as a departure from Postecoglou’s more rigid attacking philosophy. His Brentford side finished 10th last season, seven spots and 18 points ahead of Spurs despite a modest budget and regular player sales.
Frank started his coaching journey in the Danish national youth system and managed Brondby before joining Brentford as assistant coach. He took over as manager in 2018 and, after narrowly missing promotion in 2020, led the Bees to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2021. Under his leadership, Brentford recorded 13th, 9th, 16th, and 10th place finishes.
Thomas Frank’s first official match in charge of Tottenham will be against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13. Thanks to their Europa League triumph in Bilbao, Spurs will return to Champions League action next season.
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