The former Tottenham Hotspur head coach has released a statement on his time at the club and playing down any links this summer
Thomas Frank has made it clear that he will not be returning to football management this summer and has spoken about his time at Tottenham in a new statement.
The Dane replaced Ange Postecoglou last summer but with positive Premier League results hard to come by and a broken relationship with the Spurs fans, the 52-year-old was sacked by the north London club in February. His successor Igor Tudor also parted ways with the club less than two months later after a winless spell in the league and Roberto De Zerbi came in and saved Tottenham from relegation on the final day of the season.
Now four months after leaving the club and amid recent links to both the managerial posts at Fulham and previously Crystal Palace, Frank has spoken for the first time as he has released a statement through the League Managers’ Association.
“I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out over the past few months. Your support and encouragement have been greatly appreciated,” it read.
“Leaving Tottenham has given me the chance to step back and reflect on my journey so far. Football management is a profession that demands complete commitment every single day, and periods like this are a rare opportunity to assess, learn and gain a fresh perspective.
“From the outside, it may have looked like a time of many challenges at Tottenham when results were not what we wanted. From within, however, it becomes clear why the club is so special – full of talented people who work tirelessly every day. I have no doubt Tottenham has a bright future.
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“Football remains a huge part of who I am, and I have chosen to use this time productively. Over the coming months, besides spending time with family and friends, I will continue studying, observing and learning from other leaders both within sport and beyond it.
“I am also looking forward to covering the World Cup for Danish television and the BBC, as well as experiencing the Tour de France. Time away from the touchline is allowing me to broaden my perspective and gather insights that I look forward to bringing into my next challenge.
“There have been conversations and opportunities since leaving Spurs, but I have decided not to rush into the next role. For me, this summer is not the right time to go back into management.
“When the time is right, I will look forward to my return as a manager, ready to embrace the job with great energy and dedication.”
