Thomas Frank says this summer is not the right time to go back into management after leaving Tottenham in February. The 52-year-old former Tottenham boss said he has decided not to rush into his next role and wants his first return to be with a club.
Thomas Frank and Tottenham
Frank was sacked by Tottenham in February after overseeing two wins from a possible 17 games. He has remained out of management since then, but he said he will look forward to returning when the time is right.
Before the World Cup, Frank posted a lengthy statement about his time in north London and his immediate coaching plans. In it, he said: “Leaving Tottenham has given me the chance to step back and reflect on my journey so far.”
Radio 5 Live and Denmark
During an appearance on Radio 5 Live, Frank said he is open to international management one day. He put club football first, saying: “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.”
He then named Denmark as the national-team option he would prefer. “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,” he said.
World Cup and Tour de France
Frank has already taken work away from coaching, with a pundit job for the World Cup. He said he was looking forward to covering the tournament for Danish television and the, and he also mentioned the Tour de France as part of the break.
He said periods away from the touchline help him “broaden my perspective and gather insights that I look forward to bringing into my next challenge.” That next challenge remains a club job for now, with a national-team route left open only for later.
Tottenham have already moved on. Roberto De Zerbi became the permanent replacement after the failed interim appointment of Igor Tudor, while Tottenham narrowly avoided Premier League relegation after Frank’s departure.
