Where will Ange Postecoglou coach next after Tottenham sacking?

All eyes are now turning to Ange Postecoglou‘s next move in the football world after he was unceremoniously sacked by Tottenham.

So what now for Ange?

The football world is still reeling from Tottenham’s brutal decision to sack Ange Postecoglou just weeks after he broke the club’s 17-year trophy drought by leading Spurs to the Europa League title.

After much speculation, Tottenham confirmed on Saturday morning (AEST) it had opted to relieve Postecoglou of his duties — the harsh sacking has prompted outrage from Spurs fans and former players.

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The Aussie manager had two years left on his contract but Tottenham’s dire Premier League campaign — finishing 17th with a record low 38 points — was enough for Spurs chairman Daniel Levy to move on from Postecoglou.

Tottenham lost 22 of their 38 Premier League games to finish 17th in the table, above only relegated trio Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton.

He becomes the fifth manager sacked by Levy in the past six years. Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Fulham manager Marco Silva, Crystal Palace chief Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola are reportedly the leading candidates to replace Postecoglou.

Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Where will Ange Postecoglou coach next?

Attention will quickly turn to which club Postecoglou will coach next, and while there are no shortage of options, his next move is unclear.

Postecoglou described himself as “unemployable” during a hiatus from coaching in the late 2000s after he lost his job as coach of the Young Socceroos and a brutal TV interview with Craig Foster.

But with the Europa League trophy as a feather in his cap, that won’t be the case now and Postecoglou is bound to land on his feet one way or another with a new coaching job.

It remains to be seen where that will be, but he will likely wish to remain in Europe and prove his critics wrong in the Premier League at another club.

Timing could be an issue for Postecoglou, with Socceroos great Robbie Slater telling Code Sports it might be tough for the 59-year-old to secure a new job before the new season starts in August.

“He put himself in that top echelon by being at a big club and winning a big trophy,” Slater said.

“The way he plays football, I don’t think a lower club in the Premier League will look at him and go we can take that risk.

“And 22 Premier League games lost, I can’t see one of the big ones again, at least not just yet.

Postecoglou will be a wanted man in Europe, but where will he land? (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

“He might get that opportunity in Europe, maybe Spain or France. I don’t know.

“He’s gonna get a job. I can’t see him not. He will be in demand.

“I think he’s done well enough at Celtic to show League success and by lifting this trophy he will stay in one of the top five leagues which is in Italy, France, Germany, Spain or England.

“He won’t have a job to start next season but as we know in football it won’t take long.”

Football expert Daniel Garb told the ABC: “I think he holds his reputation from when he came to Spurs from Celtic, and to be honest, considering he’s been relieved of his duties, that’s not necessarily a bad situation to be in.”

The Athletic’s Charlie Eccleshare wrote on X: “An element of this I’ve found really interesting throughout is what’s Ange’s next job? He’s such a hard manager to place in the footballing ecosystem

“Can sort of imagine a historic club like Ajax where he talks in his first presser about watching Cruyff as a kid with his old man.”

Champions League runners-up Inter Milan are looking for a manager after Simone Inzaghi moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

But top European clubs would be eager to assess Postecoglou further before appointing him as coach, he could coach a club in Turkey or Greece to further enhance his coaching CV.

Another option is becoming coach of a national team ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, where 48 teams will compete in an expanded competition.

Tony Popovic is leading the Socceroos to a sixth consecutive World Cup, while ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is now the coach of Iraq.

Postecoglou coached third division Greek side Panachaiki in 2008 before his A-League success with the Brisbane Roar helped land him the Socceroos coaching job.

‘Wrong decision’: Aussie greats react

Robbie Slater said Tottenham had “made a big mistake” by sacking Postecoglou.

Writing for Code Sports, Slater said: “Levy has left himself in a really, really difficult position now. He’s already not liked by the Spurs fans and now he’s taking a massive gamble here.

“Ange had promised “season three is always better than season two.” Good luck with that Spurs.”

Craig Foster wrote on X: “Wrong decision.

“I agree that outside of the Champions league, a trophy doesn’t necessarily guarantee tenure.

The progression of the play, team and likelihood of reaching the aim of competing for the title next season and beyond, which guarantees Champions League competitiveness, is paramount.

“Which is why Ange should have stayed even had Spurs lost the Europa Final.

Given the massive injury list, any team would have struggled.

“When at, or near full strength, the team was proven to be competitive, had invested in young players for the next few years, and with additional funds next season, could strengthen.”

Postecoglou’s statement after Tottenham sacking

“When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride,” Postecoglou said in a classy statement.

“The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime. Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.

Ange with his family after the Europa League triumph. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

The Europa League win wasn’t enough to keep his job. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

“That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream. There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.

“We have also laid foundations that mean this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success. I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them.”

Ange Postecoglou’s coaching record

South Melbourne (1996–2000)

Postecoglou began his managerial career at South Melbourne, leading the club to multiple National Soccer League titles.

Australia U-20 (2000–2004)

He managed the Australian U-20 team, gaining experience in international youth football.

Australia U-23 (2007–2009)

Postecoglou took charge of the U-23 team, preparing them for Olympic qualifiers and tournaments.

Brisbane Roar (2009–2012)

At Brisbane Roar, he achieved significant success, including winning the A-League Championship and Premiership.

Melbourne Victory (2012-2013)

Signed a three-year deal with Melbourne Victory but only had a season in charge before being appointed coach of the Socceroos.

Australia National Team (2013–2017)

As head coach, Postecoglou led the Socceroos to victory in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup and managed the team during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Celtic (2019–2023)

In Scotland, Postecoglou won five major trophies, including back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles and League Cups.

Tottenham Hotspur (2023–2025)

Postecoglou became the first Australian to manage a Premier League club. He led Spurs to a UEFA Europa League title in 2025, ending a 17-year trophy drought.

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