who will manage tottenham
No one has been appointed as Tottenham’s new permanent manager yet, and the club is still in the middle of a search after sacking Thomas Frank earlier this week.
Where things stand right now
- Thomas Frank was dismissed with Spurs down in the lower half of the Premier League table and on a long winless run.
- Tottenham are debating whether to bring in a short‑term coach until the summer or go straight for a long‑term appointment now.
- An internal option, coach John Heitinga, is being discussed as a possible interim choice while the board weighs up bigger names.
Leading names in the frame
Most reporting converges on a small group of prime candidates, but none is close enough to say “will definitely manage Spurs” yet.
- Roberto De Zerbi
- Recently left Marseille, is free, and is seen as a leading contender.
* Known for attacking, high-possession football and has previous Premier League success with Brighton.
- Mauricio Pochettino
- Former Spurs boss, currently coaching the United States men’s national team, and would be a hugely popular choice with many fans.
* Any return is complicated by his national‑team commitments, so he’s viewed more as a medium‑ to long‑term possibility than an immediate fix.
- Robbie Keane
- Ex‑Spurs striker with growing coaching experience and a strong emotional connection to the club.
* Talked about more as a potential short‑term or “bridge” appointment rather than a nailed‑on long‑term plan.
- Other names mentioned
- John Heitinga (current coach) as interim.
* Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva, Marco Rose, and others are in various levels of outside contention, but each has obstacles (current jobs, timing, or Champions League ambitions).
Quick comparison of main options
| Candidate | Current status | How likely (media mood) |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto De Zerbi | Free after leaving Marseille, keen on Premier League return. | [1][3]Seen as one of the frontrunners; Spurs expected to speak with him. | [7][6][1]
| Mauricio Pochettino | Coaching USMNT, focused on World Cup cycle. | [3][7][1]Fan-favourite; realistic more for a future project than an immediate mid‑season switch. | [7][1][3]
| Robbie Keane | Working in club management abroad. | [1][3]Linked as a romantic, short‑term idea rather than a clear front‑runner. | [3][1]
| John Heitinga | On Spurs’ staff already. | [6][3]Talked about as a possible interim if they delay the big appointment. | [4][6][3]
Forum / fan‑discussion angle
Fans and pundits on radio and fan channels are split between two big themes:
- “Go bold now”
- Push to move quickly for De Zerbi or another high‑profile attack‑minded coach to rescue the season and build a project immediately.
- “Wait for the right one”
- Others argue for an interim (like Heitinga) to steady things and then make a cleaner, longer‑term appointment in the summer, possibly opening the door to someone like Pochettino if circumstances change.
So, who will manage Tottenham?
Right now, it is still uncertain who will manage Tottenham next, and any specific name would be a prediction rather than a confirmed fact. The strongest reporting suggests De Zerbi is the leading early target, with Pochettino, Keane, and a potential interim solution (such as Heitinga) also firmly in the conversation.
In other words: it’s “De Zerbi slightly ahead, Spurs considering their options, decision not yet made or announced” – so we’re still in watch‑this‑space territory rather than having a definitive new Spurs manager.
TL;DR: Tottenham have sacked Thomas Frank but have not appointed a new manager yet; Roberto De Zerbi is viewed as the leading candidate, with Mauricio Pochettino, Robbie Keane, and a possible interim (such as John Heitinga) also under discussion.
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