Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Igor Tudor to become interim head coach until the end of the season. The decision follows the dismissal of Thomas Frank earlier this week, with Spurs sitting just five points above the relegation zone.
The club were keen to have a replacement in place before players returned to training on Monday, opting for a short-term solution as they navigate a critical phase of the campaign.
Tudor’s Coaching Background
The 47-year-old has been without a club since his departure from Juventus in October 2025 after an eight-match winless streak left the Italian side eighth in Serie A.
Tudor’s managerial CV includes spells at Lazio, Marseille, Galatasaray and Udinese. His ability to make an immediate impact at previous clubs is believed to have played a key role in Tottenham’s decision.
He previously guided Hajduk Split to the Croatian Cup in 2013 — the only trophy of his managerial career so far.
Playing Career and Experience
As a player, Tudor enjoyed a successful nine-year spell at Juventus, winning two Serie A titles and finishing runner-up in the 2003 Champions League final. He also represented Croatia, helping them reach the semi-finals of the 1998 World Cup, where they ultimately finished third.
Mixed Recent Record
Tudor’s time at Juventus showed flashes of promise. After being appointed in March 2025, he helped secure Champions League qualification with just one defeat in his first nine matches. However, a poor run at the start of the new season — including three straight defeats without scoring — led to his dismissal.
Across two league campaigns in Turin, he recorded eight wins in 17 Serie A matches, finishing with a win rate of 47.1%.
In France, he led Marseille to a third-place finish in Ligue 1, collecting more points than the club had managed the previous season despite finishing lower in the table.
Long-Term Options Still Open
While Tudor has been brought in as a short-term solution, he could be considered for the permanent role if results improve significantly.
Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino remains a potential long-term candidate, as does Roberto de Zerbi, who recently left Marseille. Other names had also been discussed before Tudor’s appointment.