Tottenham Hotspur face a huge emotional and financial decision should they decide to part ways with Ange Postecoglou this summer, with a significant payout clause coming into play.
The future of the man in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout remains in doubt despite him ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware.
Indeed, Postecoglou struggled domestically, leading Spurs to their worst ever English top-flight finish after the Lilywhites ended their Premier League campaign last term in 17th place, losing 22 out of 38 games.
The Spurs players continue to back Postecoglou, who has managed to foster togetherness at Hotspur Way, with the squad now in high spirits following the Europa League triumph.
Tottenham face £7 million payout to sack Ange Postecoglou
Of course, the Tottenham board have a big decision to make this summer, deciding whether to stick with the Australian manager or to look elsewhere.
Reports continue to do the rounds that Spurs still have their eyes out for other managerial options, should they sack Ange Postecoglou, with Brentford’s Thomas Frank a name in consideration.
It was reported a few days back that Brentford are getting worried they might lose their head coach amidst interest from Spurs.
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However, if Tottenham are to sack Postecoglou, it has now been revealed by Football Insider that Daniel Levy and company would have to pay the Australian a £7 million payout.
Postecoglou’s Tottenham contract and Daniel Levy’s decision
Ange Postecoglou’s contract is set to expire in June 2027, which would complete the four-year deal he signed when he joined back in 2023.
The Australian manager currently earns £5 million a year and is expected to receive a £2 million bonus after leading Tottenham to their first European trophy since 1984.
Should he be sacked this summer, Spurs would likely have to pay Postecoglou a full year’s salary, including his bonus, making a £7 million payout.
The 59-year-old looks as though he would love to remain at Tottenham after Postecoglou’s comments during Spurs’ trophy parade put the ball firmly in Daniel Levy’s court, following a bold claim about his Tottenham future.
The manager stated that he was ready to continue delivering success at Tottenham Hotspur, stating: “This club deserves it. And I will tell you something, I leave you with this – all the best television series, season three is better than season two.”
Spurs, of course, need to decide on the Tottenham manager’s future as soon as possible if they are to give themselves a chance to build on their recent success.