Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Igor Tudor will take charge as interim manager until the end of the 2026 season.
The 47-year-old Croatian coach replaces Thomas Frank, who was dismissed following a poor run of Premier League results. Spurs currently sit 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone, making Tudor’s short-term appointment critical in the fight to avoid relegation.
The club opted for a temporary solution to stabilize the squad while preparing for a permanent appointment in the summer.
Tudor brings extensive experience managing top-flight clubs in Italy, France, Turkey, and Greece and is available immediately to lead Spurs in the crucial final months of the season. His appointment comes after Frank’s sacking, following only two wins in 17 Premier League games and a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United.
Tudor’s coaching career spans Europe’s top leagues, including a spell at Juventus, where he guided the club to Champions League qualification before being sacked after an eight-game winless streak.
He has also managed Lazio and Udinese in Serie A, Marseille in Ligue 1, Galatasaray and Kardemir Karabukspor in Turkey, and PAOK in Greece. Known for pragmatic tactics and short-term stabilization, Tudor is expected to quickly lift Spurs out of the relegation zone.
Tottenham’s next game is a high-stakes North London derby against Arsenal on 22 February 2026, a match that will test Tudor’s ability to immediately impact results.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how his tactical approach affects the team in this crucial stage of the season.
Spurs are expected to appoint a permanent manager in the summer, with reported candidates including Mauricio Pochettino, currently coaching the United States national team, Marco Rose, the former RB Leipzig manager, and Edin Terzić, who led Borussia Dortmund to the 2024 Champions League final.
Tottenham’s strategy combines short-term survival in the Premier League with long-term planning for the next season.
Tottenham’s appointment of Igor Tudor as interim manager highlights the club’s urgent need for stability.
With European coaching experience and a proven ability to manage under pressure, Tudor’s role will be crucial as Spurs aim to avoid relegation and prepare for a competitive managerial market in the summer.
