Tottenham Hotspur has initiated discussions regarding the appointment of Thomas Frank, the current manager of Brentford, to succeed Ange Postecoglou. Frank has managed Brentford since October 2018. Now, he’s among the frontrunners to take over after Postecoglou left for Tottenham. Frank is believed to be keen on making the move to Spurs. He intends to have further discussions with the club before taking up this role.
Frank’s managerial odyssey has seen him experience his biggest success when he led Brentford to promotion to the Premier League in 2021. Since their promotion, he has led the team to finishes of 13th, ninth, 16th, and 10th in their four seasons in the top flight. It’s his tactical flexibility that has really impressed. The big clubs are starting to pay attention, with Manchester United the latest showing serious interest earlier this year.
Contractual Obligations and Release Clause
Thomas Frank only has two years remaining on his contract at Brentford. Tottenham are reported keen on triggering his release clause. Rumours indicate that Frank’s transfer fee to move to Tottenham would be around £10 million. This fee further signals that the club is serious about spending to attract a world class manager. He’s shown he can play at the highest level in the Premier League.
Frank’s relationship with Johan Lange, Tottenham’s technical director, adds an interesting layer to these discussions. Lange and Frank have collaborated previously at the Danish club Lyngby. Either way, this robust and recent collaboration should help smooth their transition should they find common ground. That familiarity between the two would need to be key in making sure Tottenham’s long-term vision matches Frank’s short-term managerial philosophy.
“What is really attractive about him is the fact that he is tactically flexible. He’s not stubborn, he’s not wedded to just one way of playing, and he’s done a fabulous job at Brentford.” – Kaveh Solhekol
Track Record and Recognition
As a player and manager, Frank has accomplished wonderful things in the Premier League. He has a remarkable track record in European competitions, including winning the FA Cup and the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt. His reputation for creating talent and improving players has been the most lauded in coaching circles around football.
Due to its uncertainty, Frank’s likely takeover at Tottenham is another bold career move. That’s an exciting and daunting job, given the tremendous expectations that accompany it. Here’s hoping that whatever he does, Frank is willing to try and reach new heights, not at the expense of leaving his wonderful current home at Brentford.
“That’s the thing, do I like to try something in the future? Maybe, but it’s not like I need to try something bigger or better because what is better? Who knows?” – Thomas Frank
Later this summer, Frank’s name also floated up as a candidate for the Manchester United post. The club decided to stick with Erik ten Hag in the end. His growing reputation within English football underscores why he remains a sought-after manager.
The Future at Tottenham
As talks between Tottenham and Brentford progress, it’s crucial that both parties remain focused on the long-term goal. They need to consider the possible consequences of this decision very seriously. The pressure on a Tottenham manager is extreme. This creates a huge challenge for Frank to live up to these expectations and build on the successes he’s had over the past several years.
Tottenham have made it clear they are open to offers for Frank but want serious offers. The club understands how momentous this decision will be and almost certainly is considering its options prudently.
“Who is going to come in now and do a better job? If Thomas Frank was to come in, no Champions League experience is an interesting one. But he has done a very, very good job in the Premier League with limited resources. He has always developed players, brought a nice style, very kind in the media.” – Chris Cowlin
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