Thomas Frank 'so happy' about Arsenal transfer as Tottenham boss reflects on 'emotional' reunion
Thomas Frank admitted he was "so happy" at a certain Arsenal transfer this summer following Tottenham's win over their great rivals.
- Tottenham beat Arsenal in pre-season game
- Frank "so happy" over Gunners summer deal
- Says he was "emotional" with old charge
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
For the first time in the new Spurs manager's career, Frank came up against Christian Norgaard – a player he had worked with at Brentford, Brondby, and more – in their 1-0 pre-season win over Arsenal on Thursday. The ex-Bees captain headed to the Gunners for £9 million, shortly after the Dane made the switch to Tottenham. Now, Frank has expressed his delight about the 31-year-old joining the Premier League giants.
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WHAT FRANK SAID
He told reporters: "It’s a little bit emotional [coming up against Norgaard]. I’ve known him since he was 15. He’s 31 now and I’ve coached him for 12 of those years, so I can say that I know him pretty well. This is the first time I’ve played against him. It was a bit strange to see him in another team. He’s a top player – I understand why Arsenal went for him. I'm so happy he got this opportunity late in his career."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Both Frank and Norgaard have secured moves to two giants of English football after making a name for themselves at Brentford. While Tottenham have the bragging rights after this pre-season win in Hong Kong, there is no guarantee that will continue for the upcoming Premier League season.
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WHAT NEXT?
Norgaard, who started in Arsenal's defeat to Spurs, will hope to get more game time for his new team ahead of their final pre-season friendlies against Villarreal on Wednesday and Athletic Club three days later.
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