Daniel Levy ‘to sack Ange Postecoglou within days’ after £100m-plus reveal at Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou is under massive pressure at Tottenham, with the Europa League final his last chance at redemption.
Tottenham have endured one of their most miserable domestic campaigns in memory, as they fell to 20 league defeats and currently sit in 17th place in the table.
The Europa League final will offer Spurs a route into the Champions League, and winning it could mean Postecoglou stays beyond the end of the season.
Daniel Levy will have a decision to make over the Australian’s future regardless of what happens in the final, but one factor may determine his decision.
Spurs could receive over £100m if they win Europa League
If Spurs win the Europa League, they stand to win a huge windfall given that it will hand them entry to the Champions League next season.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has now revealed that if Tottenham beat Man United and go far in the Champions League, they could receive over £100million more than if they lose the showpiece match.
“Winning the Europa League final could be worth over £100m in additional broadcast revenue to Manchester United or Spurs if they have a successful Champions League campaign,” he posted on X (15 May).
| Club | Goals conceded |
| Southampton | 82 |
| Leicester City | 78 |
| Ipswich Town | 77 |
| Wolves | 64 |
| Tottenham | 59 |
| West Ham United | 59 |
With a lot riding on the final for both teams, there is heavy pressure to win as it could help define the club’s trajectory for the next few years.
However, even if Spurs do win, there is a compelling argument that Postecoglou should still be dismissed.
Financial decision could lead to Postecoglou exit
This heavy windfall is also based on a strong performance in the Champions League next year, but given how poor Spurs have been under Postecoglou, this looks unlikely no matter what happens in the final.
At the top level, pragmatism has helped win the Champions League, and this is a far cry from what Spurs have been under Postecoglou.
His gung-ho style has seen Tottenham defensively exposed on countless occasions, and vulnerable against top teams with their high line.
If Spurs are to compete in the Champions League next season with Postecoglou at the helm, they may face similar problems to the ones which have hit them in the league this season, and an early exit would mean a huge financial hit.
Levy may therefore part ways with the manager even if they win the final, in order to best-prepare the team for next season.