Spurs reach agreement for Thomas Frank: £10m compensation set for Brentford boss | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager, with a compensation fee of around £10 million set to be paid to Brentford.

The deal was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano this morning. Spurs are expected to formally announce the Danish manager’s arrival in the coming days.

Frank will replace Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed last week despite guiding the club to a historic Europa League triumph.

Spurs’ domestic form collapsed during the 2024/25 season, culminating in a 17th-place Premier League finish and 22 defeats in 38 matches.

Postecoglou’s exit was widely expected, with reports emerging even before the European final that he would leave regardless of the result.

Tottenham also considered Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva for the vacancy, but Frank quickly emerged as the preferred candidate.

Talks progressed swiftly once Spurs committed to activating his release clause.

The 51-year-old has been Brentford’s manager since 2018 and has steadily built his reputation as one of the league’s most adaptable tacticians.

He is currently the second-longest-serving manager in the Premier League, behind Pep Guardiola.

Although he has no professional playing background, Frank’s coaching record is impressive. He has overseen 152 Premier League games, collecting 200 points. He has a 35 percent win rate.

Brentford finished the season in 10th place, scoring more and conceding fewer goals than Spurs.

The Bees have developed a reputation for intensity, tactical flexibility and player development under Frank.

He has overseen the rise of Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa while recording a net spend of just £71m in the transfer market.

By contrast, Spurs have spent nearly £1 billion since 2016 and will present Frank with a different kind of challenge, with increased expectations and a more demanding fanbase.

While some pundits question his readiness for Champions League football, others highlight his adaptability and man-management skills as key assets.

Frank will be Tottenham’s fourth permanent manager since 2021. The pressure will be immediate, but he inherits a squad that, despite their league standing, recently ended a 17-year wait for silverware.