First, it is argued that Christian Romero (27) must be secured to determine the future of Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham).
Spurs Web, the fan community of Tottenham Hotspur, reported on the 14th (Korea time) under the title, "Thomas Frank's first five tasks to accomplish at Tottenham... from talking with Son Heung-min to preparing for PSG," highlighting the five urgent tasks the new manager must resolve quickly.
Tottenham announced earlier on the 13th through the club's official channel that "they signed a three-year contract with Manager Frank until June 2028."
Along with Manager Frank, Justin Cochran, the head coach who was with Brentford, Chris Haslam, coach, Joe Newton, analyst, and Andreas Georgson, coach, will also join Tottenham. Tottenham announced the appointment of Frank as manager just seven days after the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.
Manager Frank began his career as a coach with Denmark's youth national teams in 2008. He then took charge of Brøndby in 2013, where he received recognition for his leadership.
Frank joined the coaching staff at Brentford in 2016 and was appointed as the official head coach in 2018. Over the next seven years, he led the team, leaving significant marks in the club's history. Notably, achieving promotion to the Premier League during the 2020-2021 season in the English Championship (second division) is considered one of his notable accomplishments.
He is known for his flexible tactical management and systematic training methods. He is regarded as a tactician who can finely adjust game plans according to opposing power, and he has been recognized for his abilities in discovering and developing promising talents.
Brentford under the Frank regime recorded consistent results in the Premier League. They finished 13th in the 2021-2022 season, 9th in the 2022-2023 season, 16th in the 2023-2024 season, and 10th at the end of the 2024-2025 season. Such achievements are not easy for a mid-sized club.
Spurs Web reported on the 14th, "As Tottenham appointed their 16th manager in 24 years, the newly appointed Manager Frank has organized the tasks he must solve immediately."
The media noted that "before the opening game of the 2025-2026 season approaches, Manager Frank faces the following five key tasks," emphasizing that the first issue to resolve is persuading Christian Romero to stay.
The media stated, "One of the most urgent tasks is to persuade defender Christian Romero to stay," adding that "Romero has attracted interest from Spanish clubs, and Tottenham is preparing to negotiate a new contract to retain him."
It added, "Following Manager Frank's appointment, Romero's ambiguous message was interpreted by some fans as dissatisfaction with the club. It is urgent for Frank to have an honest conversation with Romero to understand his intentions."
The next task is to determine the future of Son Heung-min. Spurs Web reported, "Not only Romero, but also captain Son Heung-min's future remains uncertain. Son is currently being rumored to be transferring to the Saudi Arabian professional league, and with just one year left on his contract, Tottenham is said to be considering a transfer to secure a transfer fee."
It remarked, "Of course, the club is not trying to force Son to leave, and it is believed that the final decision will be made by the player himself. Last season, Son had a somewhat disappointing record of 11 goals and 11 assists, and with him turning 33 this July, Manager Frank needs to meet with Son quickly to seek the best direction for both parties."
The next task is to stabilize the team atmosphere. The media revealed, "After the dismissal of Manager Postecoglou, several players left messages commemorating him as 'a legend.' Son was one of them. Reports indicate that some players are feeling unsettled as a highly respected manager suddenly left the team."
It continued, "Manager Frank is known for his 'player-first' philosophy and 'parent-like guidance style.' He is expected to use this approach to gain the players' trust and stabilize the atmosphere."
The next task is the transfer market. The media explained, "With the transfer market already open, Manager Frank's attention will inevitably turn to player reinforcements. Tottenham aims to strengthen all positions in defense, midfield, and attack, and there have been cases of competing clubs initiating contact first."
It also pointed out, "Manager Frank wants to clarify priorities in collaboration with Chairman Daniel Levy, the technical director, and advisor Fabio Paratici. Reports have already surfaced about connections with Briane Mbeumo, who is from Brentford, and it is said that the first proposal has been made."
Finally, the task is to prepare for the Super Cup. Spurs Web emphasized, "Tottenham will face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Super Cup ahead of the season opener. This match, taking place in Udine, Italy, is Manager Frank's official debut and a great opportunity to earn the trust of Tottenham fans and the team."
It added, "Manager Frank has not yet had the experience of lifting a major trophy, and he hopes to make a strong impression through this match and lead the atmosphere into the new season. Preparing for the match against PSG is expected to be one of Manager Frank's main tasks in the coming weeks."
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