Igor Tudor's Short Tenure Ends at Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs confirm Tudor exit amid relegation fears

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Igor Tudor's departure as interim head coach, with the Croatian manager leaving his position as interim head coach after just 44 days, and the team struggling in the Premier League and facing relegation.

Igor Tudor's time as Tottenham Hotspur manager has come to an end, with the club announcing his departure by mutual consent...

Igor Tudor has parted ways with Tottenham Hotspur as interim head coach, ending a tumultuous month-long tenure.

Tudor's exit follows a string of poor results, including a 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Spurs are precariously positioned in the Premier League, sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Igor Tudor has parted ways with Tottenham Hotspur as interim head coach, ending a tumultuous 44-day tenure. The decision was made by mutual consent, with the club citing Tudor's recent personal loss as a factor in the timing.

Tudor's stint at Spurs was marked by disappointment, with only one win in seven games. His inability to turn the team's fortunes around, coupled with a string of poor results, ultimately led to his departure. The Croatian manager had been brought in to rescue the team after Thomas Frank's underwhelming reign, but things only worsened under his leadership.

Tudor's spell was marked by key losses: Arsenal (North London derby), Crystal Palace, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest. These results left Spurs precariously positioned.

Some questionable decisions, like starting Antonin Kinsky against Atletico Madrid (he was subbed off after 16 minutes), and Tudor's press conference demeanor, fueled criticism.

Tudor bounced back from the Atletico Madrid loss, drawing with Liverpool and then stunning Madrid with a win at home. But that momentum was short-lived, as Spurs were throttled 3-0 by Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham Hotspur is facing a real crisis, sitting just one point above the relegation zone with seven games left to play. Their history is against them being relegated from the Premier League, but the current situation is dire.

We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect.

Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach.

We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their… pic.twitter.com/I6HUdLdewL

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 29, 2026

The club is considering its options for a new manager, with Adi Hutter, the former Monaco head coach, emerging as a frontrunner. Hutter has a track record of success in smaller leagues and is known for his pragmatic approach. However, some are questioning whether he has the experience to lead a team in the Premier League, given his lack of previous experience in the top division.

Other names being linked to the job include Harry Redknapp, a former Spurs manager and fan favorite, as well as Roberto De Zerbi, who is said to be the club's top choice but is hesitant to take on the role immediately. The decision on who to appoint will be crucial in determining Tottenham's future.