Aksel Kryhlmand
With the South Korean entering the final year of his contract, speculation about his future has intensified
New Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has officially outlined his ambitious plans for the club in his first in-house interview since taking the reins from Ange Postecoglou. The 51-year-old Dane arrives in north London on a three-year contract, bringing a reputation for tactical intelligence, emotional leadership, and squad cohesion, qualities he nurtured at Brentford.
A Dream Realised
Describing the appointment as “extraordinary,” Frank admitted that taking over a club of Tottenham’s size and stature is a landmark moment in his coaching career.
I’m really looking forward to this massive challenge with a lot of good people. The club has massive potential,
Having coached for over 30 years, from grassroots in Denmark to the Premier League, Frank said the step to Spurs marks the culmination of a journey defined by ambition and collective success.
Aligning With the Spurs Hierarchy
Frank praised the club’s leadership trio, Daniel Levy, new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, and technical director Johan Lange, for a “very good process” during talks.
If you want to do something big, you go together, Frank stated, emphasizing that unity between boardroom and pitch will be essential for Spurs’ success.
He stressed that strategic alignment across transfers, squad planning, and club culture would be vital to realising Spurs’ goals in domestic and European competition.
Aggressive, Attacking Football
Echoing Tottenham’s traditional identity, Frank pledged to play “aggressive, front-footed football,” and underlined his intent to leverage the club’s attacking talent.
The ability to score goals is already fantastic. I want to build on that. I’m very big on creating chances, putting balls in the box, and attacking with intent.
While he acknowledged that results will ultimately define his tenure, he wants the team’s style to be “brave and risk-taking,” encouraging players to trust themselves in pursuit of progress.
Risk and Reward
Frank made clear that risk-taking is a core part of his football philosophy:
If you don’t take risks, you also take a risk. We need to be brave, if a player loses the ball by trying, I’m okay with that. But not working hard? That’s non-negotiable.
He emphasized his desire to instill trust and courage in his squad, saying these traits are central to unlocking success at the highest level.
Son Heung-min?
One subtle point that raised eyebrows among fans was the absence of club captain Son Heung-min’s name during Frank’s squad remarks. With the South Korean entering the final year of his contract, speculation about his future has intensified. While no direct comment was made, Frank’s omission may signal that key decisions are on the horizon.