Thomas Frank is poised to take charge at Tottenham Hotspur, following the surprise dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.

Postecoglou was relieved of his duties on Friday—just 16 days after guiding Spurs to Europa League success, ending a 17-year wait for silverware.

However, Tottenham's dismal Premier League campaign proved too great a concern for chairman Daniel Levy to ignore. The North London club narrowly avoided relegation, suffering 22 defeats in their 38 league fixtures last season.

In a heartfelt club statement, Tottenham acknowledged Postecoglou’s European triumph:
“Ange will forever be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, following in the footsteps of club legends Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw,” the club said.
“Nonetheless, the Board has unanimously determined that a managerial change is in the best interests of the Club moving forward.”

The statement further explained the rationale behind the decision:
“Despite a promising start to the 2023/24 Premier League season, we amassed only 78 points from our last 66 league games, culminating in our lowest-ever Premier League finish. While mitigating factors such as injuries and our strategic decision to prioritise the European campaign were considered, we must not let sentiment cloud our judgement. Competing on multiple fronts is a non-negotiable ambition, and we believe a fresh approach offers us the best opportunity for future success.”

Frank, currently at Brentford, has emerged as the leading candidate in Spurs’ managerial search and is reportedly on the brink of agreeing terms. According to The Mirror, he has already accepted the role in principle, with final negotiations between Levy and Brentford expected to focus on compensation.

Since assuming the Brentford helm in 2018, the Danish tactician has overseen a remarkable transformation—guiding the club to Premier League promotion two years ago and cementing their status in the top flight. His name frequently surfaces whenever a top managerial vacancy arises, including last year’s role at Manchester United.

Speaking to The Sports Agents podcast about his growing reputation, Frank said:
“I am probably at one of the best clubs in the world—end of discussion. In terms of alignment, leadership, culture—everything. Why would I ever leave this place?”

“Things can change. You might want new inspiration—or perhaps you find that inspiration within your current environment. If I ever accepted an offer from a big club, it wouldn’t necessarily make my life better. We all know that. Maybe it's a challenge you feel compelled to embrace, but it's not something I dwell on.”

He added:
“I’ve sacrificed a lot to reach this point—missing my children’s birthdays for five consecutive years, working 60 to 70 hours a week for three decades. You don’t know what awaits in another role. It might turn out better—or not. I'm just observing the level of scrutiny managers face at bigger clubs. That’s not the side of football they fell in love with. I’m happy where I am. The future will unfold as it’s meant to.”