Tottenham Hotspur and Igor Tudor have reportedly reached a mutual agreement to part ways following a challenging period in charge, according to TEAMtalk.
Tudor replaced Thomas Frank last month and was originally expected to stay until the end of the season. However, he suffered defeats in his first four matches against Arsenal, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Atletico Madrid. Spurs later secured a draw at Anfield against Liverpool and won the return leg against Atletico, but were still eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. A heavy 3–0 home loss to Nottingham Forest last weekend left the club sitting 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone, prompting the final decision after weeks of internal talks.
Before the Liverpool game, sources from GIVEMESPORT indicated that Tottenham had already begun searching for possible replacements in an effort to protect their top-flight status as performances declined. CEO Vinai Venkatesham reportedly had the final say on Tudor’s future, and discussions have now been finalized. Tudor was also said to be prepared to step down after receiving news of his father’s passing shortly after the Forest defeat, leading both parties to agree on his departure.
Tottenham must now appoint a new manager to steer the team through the rest of the campaign. Former AS Monaco coach Adi Hütter is viewed as a leading candidate. Reports also suggest former Spurs defender and ex-Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton is under consideration due to his experience and familiarity with the club, while Tim Sherwood and Ryan Mason have also been mentioned.
The club is believed to be focusing on appointing a short-term manager to secure survival in the Premier League, with a permanent appointment likely to be made next season. Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly seen as the ideal long-term target if Spurs remain in the division, while former boss Mauricio Pochettino could also emerge as a strong candidate once his commitments with the United States men’s national soccer team ahead of the World Cup are completed. Tottenham’s priority remains clear—avoiding relegation, as another wrong decision could leave them with little time to recover.
