Overview
- Thomas Frank hailed Heitinga’s ability and character and said the former defender’s primary task will be working with the back line on the training pitch.
- Tottenham are 14th in the Premier League and out of the FA Cup after a third‑round loss to Aston Villa, with just two wins in 10 home league matches this season.
- Heitinga returns to the Premier League after assistant roles at Liverpool and West Ham, including contributing to Liverpool’s 2024/25 title under Arne Slot.
- His most recent job as Ajax head coach ended in November after five months, with four Champions League defeats including losses to Galatasaray, Chelsea, Marseille and Inter Milan.
- His first match on the Spurs bench is Saturday against West Ham, part of a day of backroom changes that also saw Carlos Raphael Moersen appointed director of football operations.