Tottenham have parted ways with manager Ange Postecoglou.
The Australian has been sacked by Spurs despite ending the season on a high by ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Despite this historic achievement, it wasn’t enough to save Postecoglou’s job.
After a week of deliberation, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has decided that a new face is required to lead the North London club next season, with Spurs set to compete in the Champions League thanks to their European success.
Prior to the Europa League final, it was rumoured that winning the competition might not be enough to save his job, and this has now come to pass, with the 59-year-old sacked after just two seasons in charge.
Spurs sack Postecoglou
As things stand, Tottenham do not have a successor lined up. In recent weeks, Thomas Frank has emerged as one of the favourites to replace Postecoglou, and FootballTransfers understands that he is very highly rated by Spurs.
There have also been links with Fulham boss Marco Silva and Crystal Palace tactician Oliver Glasner. The latter, however, has already announced that he is ’99 per cent’ sure that he will be in charge of the Selhurst Park outfit next season.
Former Man Utd midfielder Michael Carrick, recently sacked by Middlesbrough, is also among the names linked with the now-vacant Spurs job. Former Barcelona boss Xavi and compatriot Carlos Corberan of Valencia are also in the frame.
Frank is the clear frontrunner for the position, but it remains to be seen if he is willing to leave Brentford. Buying him out of his Bees contract could cost Tottenham north of €10 million.
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