Thomas Frank says he has “left a giant piece of my coronary heart at Brentford” having left the membership to grow to be Tottenham’s new head coach.
Frank was introduced as Ange Postecoglou’s alternative on Thursday, signing a three-year contract with the north London membership.
The Dane spent almost seven years at Brentford, taking up as head coach in October 2018 and overseeing 316 video games throughout all competitions, in addition to main them to Premier League promotion for the primary time of their historical past in 2021.
Solely Harry Curtis (708) and Malky MacDonald (386) have taken cost of extra video games for Brentford than Frank, who leaves the membership as a longtime Premier League outfit.
In 2024-25, Brentford completed tenth, 18 factors higher off than Tottenham. That end was their second-highest within the top-flight since being promoted (ninth in 2022-23).
“The time has come for me to maneuver on. However whilst I depart, 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 unbelievable and dependable supporters,” Frank stated in a press release on Brentford’s web site.
“I need to prolong my profound gratitude to the membership for giving me the possibility to pursue my goals 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’s an expertise and journey that we’ll cherish for all times. So, thanks.
“No matter we’ve got achieved, we’ve got achieved collectively, and our success is constructed on unity, spirit, braveness and ambition at each stage of the membership and amongst the followers.
Thanks for seven unbelievable years, Thomas
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 12, 2025
“All people 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 means of good and dangerous instances I’ll carry with me at all times.
“I want to say a particular phrase of because of 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 at all times owe him a debt of gratitude. Thanks, Matt.
“So, whereas it is a goodbye, I hope the relationships I’ve constructed with everyone can be lasting ones and, after all, we are going to meet once more within the fantastic world of soccer.”
Frank’s first aggressive recreation in command of Spurs will come on August 13 within the UEFA Tremendous Cup ultimate in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain.