We are here with the latest Tottenham manager news, as Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Igor Tudor verbally agreed to become Tottenham’s new interim manager till the end of the season. The former Juventus boss will be managing in the Premier League for the first as well.
Romano also confirmed that former Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino are the front runners for the position of permanent manager in the summer.
Igor Tudor: rewinding his career as a football player and manager so far
Igor Tudor had a strong and varied career both as a player and a manager. As a footballer, he was a versatile defender who could also play in defensive midfield, and he spent the majority of his career at Juventus, where he won several major trophies and established himself at the top level of European football. On the international stage, he represented Croatia at UEFA Euro 2004 and at the 1998 and 2006 World Cups, missing the 2002 tournament due to injury. Unfortunately, recurring problems with his right ankle forced him to retire early at just 30 years old in 2008, after spending his final season with his boyhood club Hajduk Split.
After retiring, Tudor quickly moved into management. He began his coaching career with Hajduk Split from 2013 to 2015, before taking charge of PAOK in Greece for part of the 2015–16 season. He then moved to Turkey, managing Karabükspor and later Galatasaray in 2017. In 2018, he took over at Udinese in Serie A and successfully steered the club away from relegation, later returning for another spell in 2019. In 2020, after another brief return to Hajduk, Andrea Pirlo brought him into Juventus’ coaching staff, highlighting the trust in his tactical knowledge and leadership. Tudor went on to manage Marseille in 2022, leaving after one season, and later had a short stint at Lazio in 2024. He returned to Juventus as manager in 2025 but was dismissed after a difficult start to the season. Now in February 2026, he has joined Tottenham Hotspur as an interior coach, and would be hoping to do a great job at the club.
Igor Tudor: Player analysis
Igor Tudor was considered one of Croatia’s best defenders from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s. He was a physically imposing and hard-working player who excelled in aerial duels, making him a major threat during set pieces. Strong in man-marking and tackling, he also stood out for his tactical intelligence. Although primarily a centre-back, Tudor’s versatility allowed him to play across the defence or even in defensive midfield, thanks to his stamina and solid technical ability. However, frequent injuries limited his consistency and impacted the overall trajectory of his career.
Igor Tudor: Manager profile
Igor Tudor is known for promoting an aggressive, attacking-minded style of football rather than relying purely on defence. As Marseille manager, he described his philosophy as brave and high-intensity, aiming to play proactive football that excites fans. His focus is on courage, energy and entertainment, wanting supporters to enjoy watching his teams rather than seeing cautious or overly defensive performances.
