Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson and Ange Postecoglou were in a triumphant mood as Tottenham departed Bilbao following their victory over Man United in the Europa League final.
Postecoglou’s side ended the club’s 17-year wait for a major trophy after beating Manchester United 1-0 following a first-half strike from Johnson on Wednesday night.
In addition to winning their first European trophy since 1984, Tottenham will now compete in next season’s Champions League after a disastrous Premier League campaign that sees them sit in 17th place heading into the final domestic weekend.
Postecoglou, having delivered on his promise to win a trophy in his second season at the club, emerged triumphant as Tottenham emerged from their Bilbao hotel.
The Tottenham boss gave a thumbs up to supporters who had gathered around the hotel to cheer the team, as they boarded the team bus to head back to the airport.
Ange Postecoglou gave a thumbs up as his victorious Tottenham side left their Bilbao hotel
Captain Son Heung-Min was draped in a South Korea flag as he headed to the team bus
Matchwinner Brennan Johnson raised his arm in celebration to fans who had gathered
Club captain Son emerged wearing a club tracksuit with a South Korean flag tied around his waist.
The long-serving star was also seen holding a coffee as he walked to the bus, perhaps offering a boost following a night of celebrations which continued beyond 3am.
Matchwinner Johnson set the tone with the Welsh winger raising his arm in celebration as he departed the hotel.
The pose was replicated by James Maddison, Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie as they greeted supporters.
Lucky fans were also given the opportunity to touch the Europa League trophy, which was brought out by a member of Tottenham staff.
The trophy was then packed into a suitcase, with Tottenham’s additional baggage placed onto the team bus to head back to north London.
Tottenham have confirmed an open top bus parade will take place on Friday following their triumph.
The parade is expected to depart Edmonton Green at approximately 5.30pm.
James Maddison was among the stars to wear their winners’ medals as they left their hotel
Destiny Udogie appeared in high spirits after leaving the hotel, while Dominic Solanke donned sunglases and wore his winner’s medal
Micky van de Ven gave fans a thumbs up as he walked to the team bus with Timo Werner
Pedro Porro was another star to raise his arm to toast Tottenham’s victory
Lucas Bergvall showed his medal off to fans while Richarlison waved to those gathered
The club stated that it expects the parade to last between 60 to 90 minutes and will finish at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium’s service yard adjacent to Sainsbury’s on Northumberland Park.
Tottenham said a stage will be erected above the High Road outside the stadium on Paxton Terrace to receive the players and coaching staff for a presentation of the trophy to fans shortly after the conclusion of the bus parade.
The club added that a DJ, live music and Legend Q&As have been planned from 3pm.
The event is set to be live streamed on the club’s website, app and YouTube channel.
Tottenham will then have to turn their attentions to their final Premier League match of the season against Brighton.
Postecoglou’s side remarkably will head into the final day in 17th place in the table but with Champions League qualification sealed for next season after their Europa League triumph.
Tottenham could climb to 14th with a final day victory, provided results go in their favour.
The match will also give stars will get another chance to toast their Europa League success.
Tottenam liaison officer Allan Dixon brought the Europa League trophy out to supporters
Fans were able to get a touch of Tottenham’s first trophy after a 17-year trophy drought
The Europa League trophy was then loaded into a suitcase before being transported
The trophy was packed away but will be on show during a planned bus parade on Friday
Celebrations had gone into the night following the final, with midfielder Yves Bissouma offering a glimpse into the dressing room.
His clips showed the Spurs stars in the changing rooms as they blared out music from speakers, tucked into pizza and popped champagne.
Meanwhile, Spurs’ official account shared a video which showed the festivities as Son re-enacted the trophy lift inside the changing room.
The South Korean was sprayed with champagne by his team-mates as they reveled in the occasion.
Spurs captain Son was later seen outside the team’s hotel in Bilbao rallying the travelling fans who had followed them back to offer their support.
The forward, with his winners medal draped over his shoulders, cupped his ears to the supporters and waved them on as they cheered the team’s return.
While videos from Spurs’ official accounts ended there, a number of the players showed off the late night celebrations via their own personal accounts.
Tottenham partied late into the night as they celebrated their Europa League final victory
A number of the squad’s players were seen celebrating until 3am in the morning on Thursday
The celebrations began inside the changing room and were lead by Son-Heung Min
Yves Bissouma offered a glimpse into the dressing room as he went live on Instagram
The midfielder was the life of the party as he kept his team-mates entertained on the bus back
In the early hours, Spurs’ stars were seen inside a hall as they continued their celebrations
On Udogie’s story, posted around 2am, Spurs’ stars could be seen inside a hall – likely at their hotel – as their partied the night away in their full-kit.
Kevin Danso and Timo Werner could be seen particularly enjoying the festivities as the squad, along with their family and friends, rejoiced in the moment.
In another video that emerged on social media at 3am, a large number of the Spurs players – including James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Brennan Johnson – were all still enjoying the night. The caption read: ‘Party still going’.
On Thursday morning, Spurs’ official account began the day by sharing another video from the celebrations the night prior – showing gold confetti being let off in the changing room.
Full-back Djed Spence could be seen carrying the trophy before striking a pose alongside it – while Bissouma and Wilson Odobert danced amongst the confetti.
Spurs’ stars also filmed a hilarious video that made reference to the fact they will play in the Champions League next season, after clinching the Europa League title.
A number of Spurs stars lined up – similarly to a pre-match set-up – as the Champions League music played in the background.
