De Zerbi in play as Tottenham confirm Tudor exit after month-and-a-half
Updated 11: 00 AM ET. de zerbi has emerged as Tottenham’s primary option after the club confirmed the immediate, consensual departure of head coach Igor Tudor; the change follows a run of poor results and a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Tottenham made the announcement that Tudor and two staff members would leave with immediate effect, and the club says an update on the new coach will come in due course. The switch puts pressure on Spurs to secure a decision before the squad reconvenes for the Premier restart against Sunderland on Sunday, April 12.
Immediate fallout and Tudor’s record
Tottenham issued a club statement confirming a “consensual agreement” for Igor Tudor to leave with immediate effect and saying the club thanks Tudor and his staff for their work over the last six weeks. The statement also recognised a recent bereavement affecting Tudor and offered support to him and his family. Tudor had been appointed on February 14 as a short-term replacement and leaves after roughly a month and a half in charge.
On the field Tudor’s tenure produced one point from five Premier League matches and a damaging 3-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest that narrowed the margin to the relegation zone to a single point. Across all competitions the context records one win in seven matches, the solitary success being a return-leg win in the Champions League knockout round that did not erase an earlier deficit. Club officials described the need to move quickly given only seven league fixtures remain to determine Tottenham’s season outcome.
De Zerbi: what Spurs offered and the next hours
Tottenham have identified Roberto De Zerbi as the primary candidate they want to persuade immediately. The club has made a fresh approach after earlier attempts, and the available facts show two different readings: one report in the context said De Zerbi did not initially seem interested after ending his Marseille spell on February 11; a separate briefing notes the coach has since opened to evaluating the Spurs’ proposal.
The material in the record states Tottenham offered guarantees on squad construction and a long-term plan, including a five-year contract in the most detailed account, while other mentions point to a significant survival bonus as part of the push. Club decision-makers are described as racing to finalise an agreement in the coming hours so a new head coach can prepare the group for the match against Sunderland on Sunday, April 12.
Immediate reactions and interim arrangements
The club statement reads in part: “We can confirm a consensual agreement for Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect. We thank Igor and his staff for their efforts in the last six weeks. We recognise the bereavement that has affected Igor recently and send our support to him and his family. ” The announcement named Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci as also leaving their roles.
Training duties are noted as being handled in the short term by Bruno Saltor while the board pursues its preferred candidates. Tottenham officials have been reported to view De Zerbi as the one among the leading candidates who could be available immediately; Mauricio Pochettino and Andoni Iraola are listed as other primary names for the next season but not available in the same timeframe. Sean Dyche was mentioned in recent days but is recorded as having denied availability.
What’s next
In the coming hours Tottenham will press for clarity from Roberto De Zerbi and aim to complete talks before the squad’s international-window return; if de zerbi declines the club will need a short-term solution to navigate the final seven matches. The board’s timeline is tight: a decision is expected before players rejoin, and the new appointment — or an interim bridge — will set the tone for a critical sprint in the Premier League campaign.
