Tottenham Confirm Frank’s Appointment as New Head Coach Through to 2028

Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank, the former Brentford manager, as their new head coach, with the announcement made on Thursday.

The Danish tactician has signed a three-year contract to take up the reins in north London, stepping in to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed from his role last Friday.

To secure Frank’s release from his Brentford contract, which still had two years remaining, Spurs reportedly paid an estimated £10 million.

The announcement of Frank’s hiring was delayed due to discussions around assembling his coaching staff, particularly concerning the role of assistant coach Justin Cochrane.

While Brentford expressed a desire to retain the highly-valued Cochrane, he will now join Frank at Spurs, returning to a club where he previously served as a youth coach.

Additionally, Chris Haslam, Head of Athletic Performance, and analyst Joe Newton have also made the move from Brentford to Tottenham.

In their statement, Spurs said: “We are thrilled to confirm Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach on a contract that extends until 2028.”

“Thomas brings a wealth of experience in English football, having joined Brentford in 2016, making him one of the longest-serving managers currently in the Premier League.”

“During his tenure at Brentford, he transformed the club from a Championship side into a solid Premier League outfit, consistently exceeding expectations over an extended period.”

“In Thomas, we are appointing one of the game’s most innovative and progressive head coaches. He has an impressive record in player and squad development, and we eagerly anticipate his leadership as we gear up for the upcoming season.”

Frank took charge of Brentford in October 2018 and played a crucial role in their promotion to the Premier League after winning the Championship playoffs in 2021.

Under his guidance, the Bees established themselves as regulars in the top tier of English football over four seasons, despite operating on a relatively modest budget.

Brentford concluded the most recent season in 10th position, while Frank now takes over a Tottenham side that struggled to finish 17th.

The Spurs’ disappointing domestic season led chairman Daniel Levy to make the decision to let Postecoglou go, despite the Australian achieving success in the Europa League.

Postecoglou managed to secure Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years with a win over Manchester United in the Bilbao final, but was dismissed just 16 days later.

Bees bid farewell to Frank

Brentford’s director of football, Phil Giles, commented: “From the moment he (Frank) took over from Dean Smith, he grasped the vision we had for the club, and his wisdom, coaching skills, and emotional intelligence have been pivotal in transforming us.”

“However, it’s not merely what you observe on the pitch. He established a unique bond with our supporters, developed players, and was crucial in fostering the culture that has seen Brentford thrive.”

“We will always treasure Thomas’ contributions, but now it is time to express our gratitude and move forward on our journey with a new leader whom we believe can have a similar impact.”