Igor Tudor has agreed a deal to become Tottenham's interim head coach until the end of the season, according to BBC Sport.
Thomas Frank was sacked earlier this week, with Spurs five points above the relegation places. Sources told BBC Sport that Spurs wanted an interim manager in place for the players' return to training on Monday.
Tudor, 47, has been out of work since being sacked by Juventus in October 2025 following an eight-match winless run, leaving the club eighth in Serie A.
Managerial Career
Tudor has had a varied managerial career, having had stints at Lazio, Marseille, Galatasaray, and Udinese among others. He led hometown club Hajduk Split to the Croatian Cup in 2013 to win his only trophy as a manager.
During a nine-year stint as a player with Juventus, he won Serie A twice and finished runner-up in the 2003 Champions League final.
Appointment and Reaction
BBC Sport understands Tudor's experience of making an immediate impact at previous clubs was a contributing factor to his appointment. Tottenham had several potential short-term options on their radar, including former Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic and ex-Red Bull Leipzig boss Marco Rose.
Some Spurs fans have expressed their views on the appointment, with mixed reactions. Tristen said, "The club are utterly clueless. Desperate and bereft of ideas." Gerald added, "Typical of the Tottenham board to go for what is probably the cheapest option and ignoring the daring or costly choices."
Future Prospects
Tudor could be considered for the job on a permanent basis if he impresses in the role. However, former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is a candidate to permanently replace Frank, and his contract with the United States men's national team expires after this summer's World Cup.
Roberto de Zerbi is another potential candidate, having left French club Marseille by mutual consent earlier this week.
