Tottenham Hotspur has reached a verbal agreement to appoint Igor Tudor as their interim manager through the end of the current season.
The club acted swiftly to find a short-term solution following the dismissal of Thomas Frank, with Tudor emerging as their favored candidate.
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The 47-year-old is set to finalize a deal lasting until the summer, with no option for a permanent position included.
The senior leadership team at Tottenham, spearheaded by chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and technical director Johan Lange, has managed the search.
The club plans to keep their long-term manager search distinct, evaluating a broader list of candidates at the end of the season.
Tudor’s debut match could unfold in a high-stakes environment, with Tottenham set to face Arsenal next weekend.
The former Juventus defender is recognized for his ability to make an immediate impact during brief managerial stints.
He was most recently at the helm of Juventus but was let go in October after a seven-month tenure, leaving the team in eighth place in Serie A.
Tudor’s coaching experience also includes roles at Marseille, Lazio, Galatasaray, Udinese, and Hellas Verona, as well as starting his managerial journey at Hajduk Split.
Tottenham is turning to him amid a worsening injury crisis and declining form in the Premier League.
Frank’s departure came after just eight months in charge, with his last match resulting in a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday.
The club has now endured eight league matches without a win and sits 16th in the standings, only five points above the relegation zone.
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This domestic downturn has occurred despite the club advancing to the Champions League knockout stage after finishing fourth in the group phase.
Tudor is anticipated to instill a more disciplined structure and boost the sharpness of a squad that has appeared vulnerable and lacking in confidence.
He is also familiar with some of Tottenham’s senior players, having been part of Andrea Pirlo’s coaching staff at Juventus during the 2020-21 season, where he worked with Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur. Tudor is known for promoting intensity in training and discipline during matches.
It remains to be seen whether he will quickly implement his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, particularly given Tottenham’s current shortage of fit wide players.
Nonetheless, the club hopes that his arrival will inject much-needed clarity and direction in the critical final months of a season that has veered towards crisis.