Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Ange Postecoglou will not continue as manager next season, despite ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League triumph.
The Greek Australian’s tenure was marred by a disastrous Premier League campaign, with Spurs finishing 17th after a 4-1 defeat to Brighton on the final day, recording 22 losses – the club’s worst-ever top-flight finish.
Postecoglou acknowledged that the team prioritised European success over league performance during a season heavily affected by injuries.
While that gamble brought silverware, it ultimately cost him his job, with chairman Daniel Levy opting for a change in leadership.
Despite his dismissal, the 59-year-old reflected on his time at Spurs with pride, stating: “When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride… That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.”
He also spoke of the legacy he leaves behind and his confidence in the squad’s potential:“We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 7 more years for their next success.”
The club expressed gratitude in its own statement, saying: “Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy.”
But it also underlined the need for a new direction: “We believe a change of approach will give us the strongest chance for the coming season and beyond.”
