Thomas Frank insists that he has ‘left a big piece of my heart at Brentford ’ after his decision to take over London rivals Tottenham was confirmed on Thursday.

Thomas Frank said on Friday he had "left a big piece of my heart" at Brentford after taking on the daunting task of reviving Tottenham's Premier League fortunes.But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford,

Thomas Frank sends emotional farewell message to Brentford after Spurs switch - Frank has taken over at Tottenham after a transformative stint in west London

But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters. "I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.

Speaking post-match, Frank spoke glowingly of the supposedly depleted Spurs team the Bees had succumbed to, and he described right-back Pedro Porro as “fantastic” and “Trent-ish”—referencing Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Thomas Frank has many strengths as a manager.Perhaps his biggest quality is creating squad unity - it is why Brentford have thrived in the Premier League. He has managed - and improved - big names like Ollie Watkins,

Tottenham Hotspur-bound Thomas Frank has been encouraged to make a "Manchester United hijack" his "first order of business" this summer.

Brentford youngster Yegor Yarmolyuk has emerged as a target for Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach, with ongoing talks between them and Brentford understood to have progressed positively in recent days.