Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor after just seven games in charge, as the club intensifies efforts to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Tudor’s brief stint ended by mutual consent following five defeats in seven matches, leaving Spurs hovering just one point above the drop zone. His final game — a 3–0 loss to Nottingham Forest — deepened concerns over the club’s slide, while the Croatian also faced personal tragedy after learning of his father’s death soon after the match.
Tottenham confirmed the decision in a statement, adding that the club offered its support to Tudor and his family. The London side now faces a race against time to appoint a permanent successor with only seven league matches remaining.
Reports suggest Spurs have identified Roberto De Zerbi as their primary target. The club is believed to be ready to offer the Italian a significant “survival bonus” to take charge immediately and steer the team clear of relegation danger.
However, De Zerbi — most recently in charge of Olympique de Marseille — is understood to prefer waiting until the summer before committing to a new project. Tottenham officials are reportedly working to convince him to reconsider and accept the challenge now, given the urgency of their situation.
Tudor had been appointed in February after the dismissal of Thomas Frank but failed to halt Spurs’ decline. The team has not won a league match since late December and has been knocked out of all cup competitions, leaving survival as the sole priority.
Tottenham’s next fixture comes after the international break with a crucial trip to Sunderland. With relegation a real possibility, the club’s decision on a new manager — and whether De Zerbi accepts — could prove decisive in shaping Spurs’ fate this season.
Source: NDTV Sports
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