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Tottenham, which appointed Thomas Frank as its new head coach, was in chaos from the start.
Son Heung-min and Christian Romero, the two pillars that supported Tottenham, are in the fog. In particular, Romero belatedly posted a farewell message on his SNS to remember coach Enze Postecogru, who left when Tottenham appointed Frank on the 13th (Korea time), which is not controversial.
Coach Frank from Denmat decided to lead Tottenham until June 2028. Tottenham agreed with Brentford on the condition of paying £10 million (about KRW 18.5 billion), which is 'Buyout'. Coach Frank's coaching staff also decided to accompany him to Tottenham.
England's Football London'FootballLondon'Frank should check the situation of the best players in the club. The two key stars in question are captain Son Heung-min and vice-captain Christian Romero, who won the World Cup (Argentina). Son Heung-min is drawing attention from the Saudi Arabian League and MLS (American Major League Soccer). 'He finally achieved his goal by lifting the trophy at Tottenham, and he is more likely than ever to leave the club this summer,' the report said.
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And Son Heung-min, who has one year left on his contract, is unlikely to express his feelings publicly. On the other hand, Romero, who has two years left on his contract, does not. I rarely do interviews with the British media, but I often do inflammatory interviews with the Argentine media.
Romero made the provocation on social media. The timing was exquisite to say 'accidental'. He thanked Postecoglou on his SNS just 56 minutes after Tottenham officially appointed Frank.
Postecoglou presented Tottenham's long-cherished trophy for the first time in 17 years. Tottenham reached the top of the Europa League in the 2024-2025 season on the 22nd of last month. It was the first time in 17 years since winning the League Cup in the 2007-2008 season. In the case of the European match, it was the first time in 41 years since winning the UEFA Cup, the predecessor of the Europa League in the 1983-1984 season.
However, EPL's performance was a source of concern. Tottenham, which had 38 points (11 wins, 5 draws and 22 losses), ended the season in 17th place, the remaining Maginot line. Since the launch of the EPL, not only the points but also the ranking is the worst.
Postecoglou had a contract with Tottenham until June next year. It also had a one-year extension option. But Tottenham's choice was to be replaced. Tottenham dismissed Postecoglou on the 7th, 16 days after winning the championship, after a performance evaluation and in-depth review. The board unanimously concluded that the change was necessary' it officially announced.
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In addition, he started positively in the early stages of the EPL in the 2023-2024 season, but only gained 78 points in 66 recent EPL games. It recorded the worst performance in EPL history in the 2024-2025 season. Winning the Europa League is one of the club's greatest moments, but it was impossible to make a decision devoted solely to winning. In the upcoming season, we should be able to compete for the top ranks in more moments through change. It's one of the most difficult decisions we've ever made. I believe it is the best decision for future success. I wish for the future of Postecoglou, he explained.
Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Mickey van der Penn, and Dominic Solanke protested Tottenham's decision with a relay goodbye to Postecoglou. But Romero was silent. The question was solved on this day.
Romero said 'Enze, thank you for having such a great time over the last two seasons. Not only are you a fantastic director, but above all you are a great person who deserves the best treatment.
And 'It paved the way from day one despite so many obstacles, and those obstacles will continue to exist in the future, but we eventually lifted the trophy. This beautiful club has a name in its history. That's the only thing that matters,' he said. 'I wish you the best of luck. You deserve it. 'Thank you very much for everything from the bottom of my heart.'
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Spain's Atletico Madrid are interested in Romero. He also made no secret of his desire to play in La Liga. At the time Romero posted, Tottenham and Frank are reportedly embarrassed.
The 'football London' will be a direct demonstration of what happens to coach Frank at Tottenham. Whether Romero's side intentionally or not, the timing of the SNS post can be judged to be rude to director Frank. 'Maybe that was the point. It may be an intention to make a difficult situation favorable to you, he pointed out.
Son Heung-min's contract will end after the 2024-2025 season, but Tottenham activated a one-year option earlier this year. The contract period was extended by one year until June 2026.
After the final match (4-0 wins) against Kuwait in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th, he said "For now, the contract period remains." You have to wait rather than say something. Like many people, I'm curious about my future. We have to wait and see what happens in the future. No matter where you are, you have to do your best and try. I'll do my best to prepare well.'
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In the UK, it is interpreted as an indication of separation. Coach Frank took the helm of Brentford in the championship (division 2) in October 2018 and promoted to the EPL in the 2020-2021 season. It was the first promotion in 86 years.
He successfully commanded seven seasons at Brentford. In the English Premier League, he ranked 13th, 9th, 16th and 10th in four seasons.
He is also famous for maintaining close relationships with players with excellent communication skills. Tottenham is planning an Asian tour to Hong Kong and South Korea this summer. If Son Heung-min does not exist, it is a meaningless tour.
Coach Frank is on a big test table from the start. Tottenham could fluctuate greatly depending on Son Heung-min and Romero's future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
