Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy Opens Up on Postecoglou Sacking, Highlights Club’s Bigger Ambitions
News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 18th June 2025
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has broken his silence on the shock dismissal of manager Ange Postecoglou, stating that while the Australian’s achievements were appreciated, they ultimately fell short of the club’s overarching goals. Postecoglou’s exit came just over two weeks after guiding Tottenham to a historic UEFA Europa League title — their first major trophy in 17 years — and securing a fifth-place Premier League finish in his debut season.
Despite this success, Levy clarified that silverware alone wasn’t enough to secure Postecoglou’s future. In a candid interview, he emphasized that the club’s ambition is to compete consistently at the highest level — not only in European competitions but in the Premier League and the Champions League as well. “We have huge respect for Ange. He’s done something incredible for the club, but our objectives go beyond just one trophy,” Levy stated.
Levy also made it clear that the decision to part ways with Postecoglou was not his alone, but a collective call made by the club’s leadership after thorough evaluation. He acknowledged the emotional difficulty of the decision and extended an open invitation to Postecoglou and his family to remain connected with the Spurs community.
As a successor, Tottenham has appointed former Brentford manager Thomas Frank. Levy expressed strong confidence in Frank, citing his intelligence, leadership skills, and strong communication with younger players. According to Levy, Frank was chosen from a pool of over 30 candidates due to his outstanding qualities and alignment with the club’s long-term vision.
Tottenham’s poor domestic record — finishing 17th in the league — was a decisive factor behind the change. Levy concluded by reaffirming the club’s ambition to build a squad capable of winning the Premier League and competing in the Champions League, suggesting that Postecoglou’s departure, while difficult, was necessary to keep the club on that path.
