Tottenham Hotspur have ended Igor Tudor’s spell as head coach after only six weeks. The club confirmed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, that both sides agreed to part ways, a decision that has shocked supporters and left Spurs fighting to stay out of the relegation zone.
It was a short and bruising stint, and one of the shortest managerial runs the Premier League has seen. Tudor came in during mid-February to calm things down. Instead, his 44 days in charge brought poor results, rising pressure, and even more concern around the club.
Spurs acted after a miserable stretch of form. Tudor took charge of seven matches and did not win a single Premier League game. His overall record finished at one win, one draw, and five defeats. The only victory came in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, but even that failed to keep Tottenham’s European campaign alive.
The breaking point came with a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest just before the international break. As a result, the Spurs sit only one point above the bottom three, with seven league games still to play. Club leaders decided they had to move quickly to avoid the very real threat of relegation to the Championship.
In its statement, Tottenham said: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the Club with immediate effect. We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.”
Goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and fitness coach Riccardo Ragnacci have also left the club.
Igor Tudor’s Difficult Start at Tottenham
Tudor took over on February 13, 2026, after Tottenham dismissed Thomas Frank. At the time, many fans and pundits saw the move as an unexpected one. The 47-year-old Croatian had worked at Marseille, Lazio, and Juventus, but the pressure at Spurs quickly proved intense.
Across five Premier League games, he managed only one point. Then came four straight losses, and the side looked low on belief, structure, and attacking spark. Because of that, frustration grew fast in the stands.
The timing also made the situation even harder. Tudor learned of his father’s death shortly before the loss to Forest. Reports say the club handled that personal matter with care and waited until after the international break to complete the decision.
Tottenham’s struggles did not begin with Tudor, and they won’t end with his exit alone. The season started with real hope, but things slipped badly after Frank’s departure. Since then, injuries, uneven form, and a lack of clear direction have all hurt the team.
Now the focus is simple: survival. Relegation from the Premier League would bring major financial damage and a huge blow to the club’s history. Spurs have not gone down since 1977, so the stakes could hardly be higher.
- Current league position: One point above the relegation zone
- Games remaining: Seven
- Immediate task: Appoint a new head coach during the international break
Who Could Replace Igor Tudor at Tottenham?
Tottenham have not announced a replacement yet. For now, the club has only said: “An update on a new Head Coach will be provided in due course.”
Still, several names are already being discussed. Roberto De Zerbi has been linked because of his Premier League work with Brighton. Sean Dyche has also been mentioned, largely because of his track record in organizing teams and guiding them through relegation fights. In addition, short-term ideas such as Mauricio Pochettino and even Harry Redknapp have appeared in early speculation.
Whoever gets the job will walk into a high-pressure situation. The squad needs confidence, better shape, and points right away. The international break offers a brief chance to assess the group and make quick changes before the final run of matches.
Tudor arrived with a reputation for energy, discipline, and a direct style. He spoke about lifting performances and moving Tottenham up the table. Yet the results never matched that message.
His spell in north London lasted only 44 days. That is shorter than many caretaker appointments, and it shows how fast things can fall apart at a club of this size when losses pile up.
Supporters are split on the decision. Some feel sympathy for Tudor, especially given the personal loss he suffered. Others believe Tottenham had to make a change if they wanted any real chance of staying in the Premier League.
What Tudor’s Exit Means for Tottenham
This latest change puts the spotlight on deeper problems inside the club. Recruitment, squad planning, and long-term decisions are all under scrutiny now. Because of that, the owners and senior executives face huge pressure to make the next appointment count.
For the players, the uncertainty only adds more tension. At the same time, it also gives many of them a reason to step up, impress the next manager, and fight for their place.
Tottenham fans will hope this is the start of a recovery, not the first step toward disaster. The next few weeks will decide whether the Spurs can stay up or slide into a nightmare relegation.
More news on the next head coach should arrive soon. Until then, everything at Tottenham comes back to one goal: staying in the Premier League and finding some stability after months of turmoil.
