Igor Tudor has departed from his role as manager of Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after a brief and challenging tenure of just 44 days. His time at the club was characterized by a disappointing record, with only one win in seven matches, leaving the team perilously close to the relegation zone.

Tudor was appointed on February 14, 2026, to replace Frank, with the primary objective of steering the club away from relegation. However, his leadership did not yield the desired results, culminating in a final match that saw Tottenham suffer a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

During Tudor’s management, the team struggled significantly, conceding three goals in the opening 17 minutes of a match against Atlético Madrid, which highlighted the defensive frailties that plagued the squad. The team had previously managed only two wins in their last 17 matches before Tudor’s arrival, indicating a deeper issue within the club.

Despite a glimmer of hope with a draw against Liverpool, where Tudor noted, “I believe more after this game than I believed before. I saw something,” the overall performance remained unsatisfactory. His candid remarks about the team’s condition, stating, “We are fragile, we are weak,” further underscored the challenges he faced.

Tudor’s tenure was also marked by personal tragedy, as he dealt with the passing of his father during this period, which may have impacted his focus and effectiveness at the club.

As Tudor’s time at Tottenham comes to an end, Bruno Saltor has been appointed to oversee training in the short term while the club initiates the search for a new manager. This transition period raises questions about the direction the club will take in the coming weeks.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding potential candidates for the managerial position, but names such as Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino have been mentioned in discussions surrounding the future of Tottenham Hotspur.