Thomas Frank says he has “left an enormous piece of my coronary heart at Brentford” having left the membership to turn into 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 an enormous piece of my coronary heart at Brentford, not simply on the soccer membership however with the neighborhood and, in fact, the unimaginable and dependable supporters,” Frank mentioned 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 neighborhood – it’s an expertise and journey that we’ll cherish for all times. So, thanks.
“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.
Thanks for seven unimaginable years, Thomas
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) June 12, 2025
“Everyone has contributed, and each contribution has been invaluable. I’m not simply leaving a soccer membership; I’m saying goodbye to buddies whose assist by good and dangerous occasions I’ll carry with me all the time.
“I want to say a particular phrase of due to Matthew Benham. His belief and friendship have meant a lot, and the very 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, in fact, we’ll meet once more within the great world of soccer.”
Frank’s first aggressive sport in control of Spurs will come on August 13 within the UEFA Tremendous Cup ultimate towards Paris Saint-Germain.