Key Takeaways:
- Igor Tudor accepted Tottenham’s offer to become interim manager until the end of the season
- Tudor is scheduled to return to Croatia and commence his role at the start of next week
- His managerial debut will take place in the North London derby against Arsenal at the end of next week
Managerial Change at Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have reached a verbal agreement with former Juventus and Lazio coach Igor Tudor to appoint him as their interim manager until the close of the season. Only a handful of administrative formalities remain before Tudor’s appointment is formalised.
Plans for Transition
Tudor will travel back to Croatia and, at the start of the incoming week, is scheduled to begin leading Tottenham’s training sessions. He steps into the managerial position following the dismissal of Thomas Frank, who departed after a defeat by Newcastle. Until Tudor’s debut, which is to take place in the North London derby against Arsenal at the end of next week, the Spurs do not have any fixtures on their calendar.
🚨⚪️ BREAKING: Igor Tudor becomes new Tottenham interim coach until June 2026, as revealed earlier.
He’s accepted the job and ready to stay until end of the season. #THFC
👀 Main candidates for permanent job in June: Roberto De Zerbi, Mauricio Pochettino. pic.twitter.com/wFrWJR6BmO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 13, 2026
Future Outlook and Summer Prospects
The principal objective of the Tottenham board remains the return of Mauricio Pochettino as manager during the summer. Another prominent candidate is Roberto De Zerbi, who is also being considered for the role ahead of next season, with the Italian currently available after leaving Marseille.
