Igor Tudor leaves Spurs: 4 Potential Replacements to Save Spurs from Relegation

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Tottenham Hotspur have officially brought an end to the shortest managerial reign in their modern history.

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the club announced that Igor Tudor has left his position as Head Coach with immediate effect, leaving the North London side in a desperate fight for Premier League survival.

In an official statement that confirmed the departure of the Croatian and his staff, the club said:

"We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for Head Coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect. Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of Goalkeeping Coach and Physical Coach. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly. We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time. An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course."

Igor Tudor's tenure lasted just 44 days and seven matches. Appointed as an emergency "firefighter" following the dismissal of Thomas Frank in mid-February, Tudor failed to spark a revival. Under his guidance, Tottenham failed to register a single win in the Premier League, picking up only one point from a possible 15.

The situation reached a breaking point following a catastrophic 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on March 22. Tottenham currently sits in 17th place with 30 points from 31 games and a goal difference of -10. With only seven fixtures remaining and a slender one-point lead over the relegation zone, the board has acted during the international break to find a savior before their April 12 trip to Sunderland.

Four Managers who can replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham

As the managerial carousel begins again at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, here are the four primary candidates currently linked with the vacancy.

Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche has emerged as the frontrunner for an interim role. Currently available after a recent stint at Nottingham Forest, Dyche is viewed as the ultimate safe pair of hands. His proven track record of steering clubs like Everton and Burnley clear of relegation is exactly the profile the Spurs hierarchy believes they need to navigate the current crisis.

Roberto De Zerbi

The former Brighton and Marseille boss remains the "dream" long-term appointment for chairman Daniel Levy. De Zerbi's high-octane, tactical style is seen as the perfect fit for the Spurs DNA. However, the Italian is hesitant to jump into a relegation scrap mid-season and may prefer to wait until the summer to take over a stable project.

Adolf Hütter

Former AS Monaco and Eintracht Frankfurt manager Adolf Hütter is a serious contender who could take the job immediately. Unlike other targets, Hütter is currently out of work and has extensive experience in high-pressure European leagues. His availability makes him a pragmatic choice if the club fails to convince a Premier League veteran like Dyche to take the reins.

Mauricio Pochettino

No managerial search at Tottenham is complete without the mention of Mauricio Pochettino. The fans' favorite is reportedly open to a North London return, but like De Zerbi, he may be eyeing a summer start. Pochettino is currently with USA men's team and he may only arrive after the FIFA World Cup.