Robbie Keane responds over Tottenham job before walking out of interview

Tottenham are on the hunt for their next manager, with both interim and permanent hires being suggested, with former striker Robbie Keane among those listed as a potential target.

Former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane has said that he cannot help links with the managerial job at his old club, before walking out of an interview. The 45-year-old has been rumoured as a potential option to replace Thomas Frank, following his sacking by Spurs this week.

Keane is currently in charge of Hungarian giants Ferencvaros, who he joined in January 2025 as part of his next step into management after his playing career. That coaching career so far has included stints as an assistant for the Republic of Ireland, Middlesbrough and Leeds United, before taking the main head coach role at Maccabi Tel Aviv.

While he seems to be impressing in his stint at Ferencvaros so far, the possibility of a switch to Tottenham is one that may be looming large. Despite that, Keane moved quickly to dismiss rumours with a short and sharp answer when asked about the possibility of returning to N17.

A reporter asked: “Would you expect their invitation for you to become their manager?” Keane responded: “I can’t help speculation,” while shrugging his shoulders before walking away from the interview.

While it doesn’t suggest he is interested in the job, the former Republic of Ireland international didn’t take the time to totally rule himself out of the running by making a statement. For now, links surrounding Keane and the Tottenham job remain as one of a few options available to Spurs.

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