Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as head coach of Tottenham Hotspur after two seasons in charge, despite ending their 17-year wait for a trophy.
The club confirmed the decision on X: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties."
Brentford's Thomas Frank is now the leading contender to replace Postecoglou, with Marko Silva also highly appreciated by chairman Daniel Levy.
Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final last month, but it was not enough for the Australian to remain in charge.
The north London side endured a torrid campaign in the league last year, finishing 17th with 22 losses.
It is the largest amount of losses amassed by a club that has not been relegated.
Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 6, 2025
Postecoglou also released an official statement, reading: "When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.
"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.
"Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.
"That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.
"There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible."
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Ange Postecoglou won the Europa League with Tottenham last month, ending their 17-year trophy droughtPAHe continued: "We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 7 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.
"I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters. I know there were some difficult times but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.
"It's important to acknowledge the hard-working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis. And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.
"A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special."
He concluded by saying he is "forever connected" with the Tottenham fanbase.
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Postecoglou joined Tottenham after winning a historic treble with Celtic.
In his first season in north London, the Australian was known for an exciting and brave style of football dubbed 'Ange-ball', finishing fifth.
This was a stark contrast to their eighth-place finish the year prior, in a season that began with Italian Antonio Conte in charge, but ultimately led to two caretaker managers.
One of whom was Ryan Mason, who also left the club this week.
This season under Postecoglou, the wheels have fallen off the 'Ange-ball' parade somewhat, with the team enduring a difficult 2024/25.
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Ange Postecoglou was sacked despite delivering the club its first major triumph for 17 yearsGETTYThe team's exploits in Europe have been a saving grace for a season that has been nothing short of disastrous domestically.
They have endured a multitude of injuries, particularly to their defence, with notable absences including Micky van de Ven, Christian Romero and Destiny Udogie.
Despite their struggles in this campaign, however, Postecoglou will be remembered for his famous premonition that he "always wins things in his second year".
That, he did, and Tottenham tasted European glory in a night that will go down in their history.
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