By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as head coach on a three-year contract through to 2028.
Frank succeeds Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked by Spurs last Friday, and leaves Brentford after seven years in charge.
Spurs sacked the Australian despite winning the Europa League to end the club’s 17-year trophy drought.
Tottenham said: “In Thomas we are appointing one of the most progressive and innovative head coaches within the game. He has a proven track record in player and squad development and we look forward to him leading the team as we prepare for the season ahead.”
Frank will be joined from Brentford by assistant coach Justin Cochrane, head of performance and assistant coach Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton, with Andreas Georgson arriving from Manchester United as an assistant coach.
Frank takes over a side that endured its worst-ever Premier League campaign last season as Tottenham finished 17th after suffering 22 defeats to record just 38 points.
But despite their domestic woes, Spurs will be competing in next season’s Champions League after Europa League glory, meaning Frank will manage in Europe for the first time in his career.