Thomas Frank has been appointed as the new head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, succeeding Ange Postecoglou. The Danish manager has signed a contract until 2028.

The appointment comes after Tottenham's decision to sack Postecoglou despite the Australian guiding the team to a Europa League title, ending a 17-year trophy drought for the club. However, a disappointing 17th-placed finish in the Premier League, marked by 22 defeats, prompted the Spurs board to seek a change in leadership.

Frank arrives at Tottenham with a strong reputation built over seven years at Brentford. He took over as Brentford head coach in 2018, and in 2021, Frank guided Brentford to the Premier League, making him the first Brentford manager in 86 years to win promotion to the top flight. Under his leadership, the Bees have become an established Premier League club, with a highest finish of ninth in the 2022-23 season.

Tottenham's official announcement highlighted Frank's "extensive experience in English football" and his success in "transforming" Brentford into a competitive Premier League side. The club statement also praised Frank as "one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game" with "a proven track record in player and squad development."

Frank will bring several members of his Brentford staff with him to Tottenham, including assistant coach Justin Cochrane, head of performance Chris Haslam, and analyst Joe Newton. Andreas Georgson will also join as an assistant coach, arriving from Manchester United.

Frank faces a significant challenge at Tottenham. While Postecoglou delivered a European trophy, Spurs' league form was concerning, and the club will be aiming for a much-improved domestic performance under their new manager. A key objective for Frank will be to guide Tottenham back into the Champions League, a competition they haven't participated in since 2022-23.

Frank's first competitive game in charge of Tottenham could see him compete for more silverware immediately, with Spurs set to face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13. Before that, he is scheduled to lead the team in a pre-season friendly against Arsenal on July 31.

The appointment of Frank marks the beginning of a new era for Tottenham, and expectations will be high as he looks to build on the foundations laid by his predecessor and deliver sustained success for the club.