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6th June 2025
04:57pm BST
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager after winning the Europa League in Bilbao, as per Matt Law of The Telegraph.
Ending a 17-year trophy drought after winning the competition versus Manchester United, his future remained uncertain going into next season's Premier League campaign.
Now, it has been confirmed that the Australian has been relieved of his services after a week of deliberation with Daniel Levy.
His side struggled in the top-flight, finishing 17th, a place above the relegation zone.
Thomas Frank of Brentford is the leading contender to replace the departing Postecoglou, as per numerous sources.
The Bees have enjoyed fruitful seasons in the top-flight after their promotion in 2021, consistently staying in the Premier League.
Last season, the West Londoners boasted a top-10 finish, only seven points behind Europa Conference League elect Nottingham Forest.
Marco Silva is also another name the club are interested, who enjoyed a successful season with Fulham.
The club released the following statement via X and the club's website:
"Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
"Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.
"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.
"However, the Board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the Club for a change to take place. Following a positive start in the 2023/24 Premier League (PL) season, we recorded 78 points from the last 66 PL games. This culminated in our worst-ever PL finish last season. At times there were extenuating circumstances - injuries and then a decision to prioritise our European campaign. Whilst winning the Europa League this season ranks as one of the Club’s greatest moments, we cannot base our decision on emotions aligned to this triumph.
"It is crucial that we are able to compete on multiple fronts and believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond. This has been one of the toughest decisions we have had to make and is not a decision that we have taken lightly, nor one we have rushed to conclude. We have made what we believe is the right decision to give us the best chance of success going forward, not the easy decision.
"We have a talented, young squad and Ange has given us a great platform to build upon. We should like to express our gratitude to him. We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.
"News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course."
