Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has given an insight on how he lures potential signings to N17
Tottenham have addressed most of their on-field issues this summer by acquiring several quality players. The club’s latest signing is Xavi Simons. The Dutchman arrives at the North London club from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal. He is expected to play a crucial role in helping the Lilywhites build on their Europa League success this season under Thomas Frank.
The 22-year-old is also the sixth signing Spurs have made this summer. The Lilywhites first managed to seal the deal for Kota Takai, Mathys Tel, and Kevin Danso early in the transfer window. And once that was sorted out, Daniel Levy managed a major coup by signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United.
The arrival of the Ghana international gave Spurs fans some belief that more quality players were going to arrive before the transfer window shut. And that is exactly what happened, as the Lilywhites confirmed the arrival of Joao Palhinha on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich. Tottenham’s transfer business is not yet complete, and another player may arrive before deadline day.
Thomas Frank Discusses His ‘Honest’ Approach to Player Recruitment
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is certainly working his magic both on and off the pitch. The Danish tactician has had a brilliant start to the season with the Lilywhites, winning his first two games of the new Premier League season. And the convincing performances on the pitch have certainly helped him lure more players in during the summer.
Now, Thomas Frank has shared how he manages to ‘sell’ the project to potential signings during negotiations. Speaking in his pre-match presser (via Hayters TV) Frank said,
“When I speak to them, I’m pretty direct and honest in how I see the player. Of course I want to sell the Tottenham project, but I’m always direct in terms of how I see their role and what we hopefully can make them to become.”
The Spurs manager added,
“Also that it will be a fantastic journey, but also there can be ups and downs in that journey and there’s bits they need to work on. We go into that, then I sign off – I would like the player, but the player also needs to sign off to the project and the role.”
Thomas Frank suggests that he is honest with the players, with regard to how they would be utilised at Tottenham and what role they will have in the team. The Danish tactician also indicates that he tries to ‘sell’ the Tottenham project by admitting that there will be ups and downs in the journey. Frank suggests that he will only complete a signing if the player is committed to the project and is willing to play for the club.
Well, the Spurs manager has managed to do a pretty good job in convincing the player to join the North London club. It is clear that Thomas Frank is serious about his ambitions to make the Lilywhites ‘serial winners‘ during his tenure at the club. That will only be possible if the players are buying into the ideas and giving their all while donning the Tottenham jersey.