Spurs chairman Daniel Levy stated that it was essential for the Premier League club to remain competitive across all fronts, which led to the decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou. Daniel Levy expressed that while they were “over the moon” about winning the Europa League in 2025, finishing 17th in the Premier League made the choice to dismiss Postecoglou an “emotionally difficult” one.
Looking ahead, Thomas Frank has been appointed as the new manager to guide Spurs into the upcoming Premier League season starting in August. The decision to let go of Postecoglou shortly after securing Tottenham Hotspur’s first major trophy in 17 years was challenging, but according to Daniel Levy, a necessary step after a disappointing league performance.
Postecoglou was released from his duties earlier this month, just two weeks following the team’s victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final, where they clinched their first silverware since 2008, also securing a spot in the next season’s Champions League.
Yet, the need for change was apparent as the club aimed to compete on all fronts. Although it was a difficult choice, Daniel Levy believes it was the right one for the club.
This week, Tottenham formally announced the appointment of Thomas Frank as their 13th permanent manager since Levy took on the chairmanship more than 25 years ago, and the club’s fifth managerial change in the past six years. “Failure is not an option; success is highly desired. It’s really challenging, so I want to do even better,” Daniel Levy emphasized, underscoring the high expectations ahead.
“We always see a new coach as a chance for a fresh start with new ideas. However, we aim to build on the success of last season’s trophy win. One of the qualities that impressed me about Thomas is his evident intelligence, excellent communication skills, and overall humanity, alongside all the technical expertise that is naturally crucial.”
