Tottenham’s chairman, Daniel Levy, stated that dismissing Ange Postecoglou was an ’emotionally challenging’ choice, yet he believes it was the ‘correct decision.’

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has opened up about the emotional difficulty of parting ways with head coach Ange Postecoglou, yet he stands firm in his belief that the decision was necessary for the club’s future.

The north London outfit finished a disappointing 17th in the Premier League last season, narrowly avoiding relegation. Levy expressed that the club “needed a change” after such a tumultuous campaign.

“I am very grateful to Ange. I do not regret appointing Ange,” Levy stated in a video released on Tottenham’s YouTube channel. “In his first season, we finished fifth. In his second season, we were over the moon to win a trophy. But we need to compete in all competitions, and we felt that we needed a change.”

Levy emphasized the strong relationship he maintained with Postecoglou, assuring him that he will always be a part of Tottenham’s history. “I told him you are always going to be a part of our history; he and his family are always welcome back,” he added.

The decision to part ways with Postecoglou was described as a collective one, with Levy insisting it was not solely his choice. “It was a collective decision. It was not my decision, we do everything together,” he explained.

Despite the emotional toll, Levy believes the club has made the right choice. “Emotionally, it was very difficult, but we believe we have made the right decision for the club,” he said.

In a significant move, Levy has appointed Thomas Frank as the new head coach, following his successful seven-year stint at Brentford. Frank led the Bees to promotion from the Championship and established them in the Premier League, making him a fitting choice to lead Spurs into the UEFA Champions League next season.

Levy praised Frank’s qualities, stating, “He’s clearly highly intelligent, a great communicator. Super human being, plus all the technical aspects, which are obviously really important.”

Spurs’ CEO Vinai Venkatesham, who joined the club in April, played a key role in the recruitment process, which involved evaluating “30 candidates.” He highlighted Frank’s exceptional ability as an “outstanding developer of young players” as a key factor in the decision.

Reflecting on the club’s recent success, Levy recalled the significance of that historic night in Bilbao, where Spurs finally ended their long trophy drought. However, he was quick to point out that the Europa League title alone is “not enough.”

“The pressure and the disappointment of not winning over a number of years, I just wanted it so desperately, not just for me, my family, but all the fans around the world,” Levy remarked.

He continued, “We deserve some luck, and that last seven or so minutes was horrific. It felt like hours until that final whistle went. That was just an amazing experience, and you saw the outpouring of emotion with the parade.”

While celebrating the European triumph, Levy made it clear that the club’s ambitions extend far beyond that single achievement. “We need to win the league. We want to win the Premier League. We want to win the Champions League. You know, we want to win.”