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Tottenham names Igor Tudor as head coach after Thomas Frank’s exit
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Igor Tudor as the club’s Men’s Head Coach until the end of the season, subject to a work permit.
The decision follows the dismissal of former manager Thomas Frank earlier in the week.
Frank was relieved of his duties on Wednesday after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United, a result that left Spurs sitting 16th on the Premier League table.
The North London side are currently just five points above the relegation zone, increasing pressure on the club’s leadership to act swiftly.
In a statement released on Saturday via the club’s official website, Tottenham said Tudor has been given a clear task — to improve performances, secure positive results, and steer the team further away from danger before the season concludes.
“His mandate is straightforward – bring organisation, intensity and competitive edge to the squad at a decisive stage of the campaign,” the club stated.
Speaking about his arrival, Tudor said: “It is an honour to join this Club at an important moment.
It read, “I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match.
“There is strong quality in this playing squad, and my job is to organise it, energise it and improve our results quickly.”
Sporting Director Johan Lange added: “Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact.
“Our objective is straightforward – to stabilise performances, maximise the quality within the squad and compete strongly in the Premier League and Champions League.”
A Serie A title-winner with Juventus as a player and former Croatia international, Tudor has consistently delivered improvements following mid-season appointments.
He has managed Galatasaray, Udinese, Hajduk Split, and Hellas Verona. Tudor led Marseille to third place in Ligue 1 in 2022/23, securing Champions League qualification, and in March 2024 guided Lazio to a strong Serie A finish and Europa League qualification.
Most recently, he returned to Juventus in March 2025 and led them to Champions League qualification.
Very Nigerian on Friday reported that there are speculations that Spurs were closing in on the appointment of Tudor as interim head coach after the Croatian informed the club he is ready to accept a short-term contract until June.
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