Tottenham Close to Appointing Thomas Frank as New Head Coach
Tottenham Hotspur are moving quickly to appoint Thomas Frank as their next head coach, following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou. Sources indicate a verbal agreement has been reached with Frank, and Spurs are in compensation talks with Brentford. 1. Frank Emerges as Top Candidate At 51, Thomas Frank has led Brentford since 2018, guiding the club to stable Premier League finishes. His relationship with Spurs’ technical director Johan Lange strengthens his candidacy. 2. Compensation Talks Underway Tottenham are negotiating a compensation package with Brentford and are ready to trigger Frank’s release clause—reportedly around £9–10 million. The move would mark Spurs' fourth permanent managerial appointment in as many years. 3. Why Postecoglou Was Sacked Despite winning the Europa League in May, Postecoglou’s tenure ended after Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League—their worst placing in decades—highlighting a disconnect between European and domestic form. […]