Thomas Frank has penned an emotional letter to Brentford following the affirmation of his departure after 9 years with the membership.
The Danish supervisor was named the brand new Tottenham Hotspur boss on Thursday following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou final week.
Frank joined Brentford in 2016 as an assistant supervisor earlier than being promoted to go coach in 2018. He guided the membership to the Premier League in 2021 for the primary time of their historical past and has efficiently stored them within the prime flight since.
“The time has come for me to maneuver on. However, at the same time as I go away, I do know I’ve left a giant piece of my coronary heart at Brentford, not simply on the soccer membership however with the group and, after all, the unimaginable and dependable supporters,” he stated in an announcement on Friday.
“I need to prolong my profound gratitude to the membership for giving me the possibility to pursue my desires and for everybody concerned who made the journey such a memorable one.
“For my household and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be a part of such a particular group – it is an expertise and journey that we’ll cherish for all times. So, thanks.
Brentford have been in competition for a first-ever European place end final season earlier than finally falling brief and ending the season in tenth place.
Their push for Europe was reflective of the way in which the membership Frank as soon as dubbed “only a bus cease in Hounslow” routinely punched above their weight regardless of their meagre assets.
“No matter we now have achieved, we now have achieved collectively, and our success is constructed on unity, spirit, braveness and ambition at each degree of the membership and amongst the followers,” he stated.
“Everyone has contributed, and each contribution has been invaluable. I’m not simply leaving a soccer membership, I’m saying goodbye to associates whose help by good and dangerous instances I’ll carry with me all the time.
“I wish to say a particular phrase of due to [owner] Matthew Benham. His belief and friendship have meant a lot and the actual fact he gave me an opportunity in English soccer means I’ll all the time owe him a debt of gratitude. Thanks, Matt.
“So, whereas this can be a goodbye, I hope the relationships I’ve constructed with all people shall be lasting ones and, after all, we’ll meet once more within the great world of soccer.”