Ange Postecoglou Poised to Leave Tottenham This Summer Regardless of Europa League Outcome
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is reportedly on course to depart the club at the end of the season, even if he manages to guide the team to Europa League success. According to a recent report from The Telegraph, the Australian coach’s future in north London is hanging in the balance, and a summer exit appears increasingly likely.
Postecoglou, who arrived at Spurs with high expectations after a successful stint at Celtic, has overseen a turbulent campaign in what has become one of the most disappointing Premier League seasons in the club’s recent history. Their latest setback came in the form of a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Monday night, a result that leaves Tottenham languishing in 16th place with just 37 points from 33 matches. The loss marked their 18th league defeat of the season—just one short of the club’s all-time record for most losses in a single Premier League campaign.
Despite showing promise in patches, particularly in European competition, Postecoglou has struggled to inspire consistency in domestic fixtures. The report suggests that the growing frustrations behind the scenes may lead to the Australian’s exit—whether through a boardroom decision to relieve him of his duties or a mutually agreed departure between the coach and the club hierarchy.
Importantly, it is claimed that this decision will not hinge on Tottenham’s performance in the Europa League. While a deep run in the competition offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise underwhelming season—with the potential to both secure silverware and earn a spot in next season’s Champions League—it is unlikely to be enough to save Postecoglou’s job.
Spurs recently delivered what many considered their most complete performance of the season in the Europa League quarter-final second leg against German side Eintracht Frankfurt. That victory earned them a semi-final matchup against Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt—a team widely seen as underdogs in the competition. However, should Tottenham stumble against the Scandinavian side or fall short in a potential final against either Athletic Bilbao or Manchester United, the calls for a managerial change may grow louder.
Ultimately, with mounting pressure from the club’s board, a disillusioned fan base, and dwindling league form, the writing may already be on the wall for Ange Postecoglou. Even Europa League glory may not be enough to convince the club’s leadership to stick with the Australian into the 2025-26 campaign.