The Thomas Frank era begins.
Thomas Frank, previously manager at Brentford, was officially named Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach on June 12, 2025, signing a three-year deal until 2028. This appointment follows Tottenham's successful Europa League campaign, and Frank is seen as a progressive manager with a strong track record in player development. The club’s chairman highlighted his innovative approach, noting, “In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game”
Frank has already begun engaging with the Tottenham squad, with a notable meeting with stars James Maddison and Radu Dragusin captured in a video by Sky Sports. This interaction marks his first steps in building relationships, and reports suggest he plans to connect with more players as he settles in. His approach, praised by former player Andreas Bjelland for caring about players’ personal lives, indicates these meetings are about more than just tactics, aiming to foster trust and understanding.
The boss meets the boys 🤝 pic.twitter.com/aeyWWWTEwi
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 19, 2025
In his first interview, Frank outlined an “aggressive, front-footed” playing style, promising to focus on attacking football. He has identified players like Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, and Destiny Udogie as having high potential, signaling his intent to develop the squad further. Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures, including the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League opener against Burnley, will be key tests for his vision.
Frank’s vision for Tottenham centers on an “aggressive, front-footed” playing style, a commitment he made in his first interview, as reported by various sources . This style is expected to suit Tottenham’s squad, with upcoming fixtures like the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League opener against Burnley serving as early tests. Transfer rumors also suggest interest in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, a player Frank knows well, potentially strengthening the attack.
"Now we need to do our best to become serial winners"
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 18, 2025
Thomas on building on our winning culture pic.twitter.com/bGDT1EN3HE
