Igor Tudor’s chaotic spell as Tottenham Hotspur manager has officially ended after only six weeks in charge. With his exit confirmed, Spurs are now pushing to appoint a new head coach before their upcoming Premier League clash against Sunderland on April 12.
The North London club is reportedly assessing several candidates from across Europe, with former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi currently viewed as the leading contender. Adi Hütter, who most recently managed AS Monaco, has also been mentioned among the possible options. Meanwhile, Sean Dyche is no longer in the running after removing himself from consideration.
Tottenham are said to be focusing on a data-led recruitment strategy and appear determined to bring in a foreign manager capable of guiding the team away from relegation danger. For now, Bruno Saltor will supervise training for players who are not involved in international fixtures, while the club works to finalize an appointment as quickly as possible.
Tudor’s departure, officially described as a mutual decision, came shortly after a damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest that left Spurs hovering just above the relegation zone. The Croatian was unable to record a single Premier League win during his short tenure, making his appointment a costly gamble for the club.
Initially, Tottenham held off on making a decision following the passing of Tudor’s father, publicly expressing their condolences during that difficult time. However, with no matches scheduled until the Sunderland fixture, both sides have now agreed to go their separate ways.
In a formal statement, the club confirmed Tudor’s immediate exit and also announced that his coaching staff would be leaving alongside him. Tottenham thanked them for their efforts during the six-week period and extended their support to Tudor and his family following their recent loss. The club added that an announcement regarding the new head coach will be made in due course.
Tudor, 47, was appointed after the dismissal of Thomas Frank, with Spurs already struggling near the bottom of the table. His reign began poorly with five straight defeats, before a draw against Liverpool and a Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid briefly raised optimism.
However, the European win was not enough to secure a place in the quarter-finals, leaving Premier League survival as the club’s main focus.
Tudor’s exit means Tottenham are now searching for their fourth manager in less than a year, having previously parted ways with Ange Postecoglou last summer despite his success in winning the Europa League.
