Former Tottenham and Brentford boss Thomas Frank has issued another verdict on his future in management just four months after leaving Spurs
Former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has admitted he is open to international management but his priority is a return to club football.
Back in February, Spurs sacked the Dane after he oversaw just two wins from a possible 17 games with the Lilywhites going on to narrowly avoid Premier League relegation.
Roberto De Zerbi was his permanent replacement after the failed interim appointment of Igor Tudor. Frank has remained out of management since being let go by Tottenham, but he did take on a new job as a BBC pundit for the World Cup.
Part of his duties for that role seemingly included an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live where he was asked about taking charge of a country. He responded: “I think it’d be appealing to me, definitely, one day.
“When? You never know with timing and everything. I think my first priority will be to take a club again at one point, but I always love the Euros and the World Cup.
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“Of course, I’m from Denmark, so that would probably be the top priority to be the head coach of Denmark, if it should be national teams. But I’ll be open, I’m an open guy, so let’s see what will happen.”
Prior to the World Cup, the 52-year-old posted a lengthy statement on his time in north London, opportunities that have been presented to him since being sacked and his immediate coaching plans.
He wrote: “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.
“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.
“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.”
