Just 16 days after finally ending Tottenham Hotspur’s 17-year trophy drought, Ange Postecoglou is gone — and now Spurs’ search for a new manager has hit its first major setback.
Roberto De Zerbi: The Genius Who Turned Spurs Down
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed what many Tottenham fans feared: Roberto De Zerbi has rejected an approach from the North London club.
“Spurs also approached Roberto De Zerbi… but the Italian head coach rejected as he wants to stay at Olympique Marseille,” Romano revealed on X.
The Italian tactician, hailed as a “genius,” was highly recommended by former Spurs director Fabio Paratici. Here’s why he was such a hot candidate:
He transformed Brighton’s style of play in the Premier League
He led Marseille to a 2nd-place finish in Ligue 1
He’s widely respected for his modern, attacking philosophy
But despite the opportunity, De Zerbi is staying loyal to Marseille — leaving Spurs back at square one.
🧃 Chaos in North London: What’s Really Happening?
The sacking of Postecoglou, so soon after a historic win, left fans and pundits stunned. Even Alan Shearer voiced his disbelief, calling it a “bizarre” decision.
Postecoglou had seemingly turned a corner for Tottenham — now, his exit has reopened wounds Spurs fans thought were healing.
And with De Zerbi off the table, the path forward looks anything but clear.
🔄 Thomas Frank: The Quiet Favourite
With De Zerbi rejecting the role, Brentford manager Thomas Frank is now Tottenham’s leading candidate.
“Tottenham are prepared to advance in talks with leading candidate Thomas Frank in the next days,” Romano added.
Frank has earned widespread respect for building a stable, competitive Brentford side with limited resources. Known for his calm demeanor and sharp tactics, he could be the stabilizing force Spurs desperately need right now.
🗣️ Final Whistle: What’s Next for Levy and Spurs?
From Postecoglou’s shocking exit to De Zerbi’s rejection, Tottenham’s rebuilding mission feels like it’s on pause.
Now, all eyes are on chairman Daniel Levy. Will he rush a decision to calm the storm — or wait for the right fit, no matter how long it takes?
Either way, the question remains:
Who truly wants to manage Tottenham right now?
