Igor Tudor agrees to become Tottenham’s interim manager – reports

Igor Tudor has reportedly agreed to take the Tottenham job on an interim basis (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Igor Tudor has reportedly agreed to take charge of Tottenham on a deal until the end of the season.

The Press Association understands that Spurs plan to appoint an experienced interim head coach by Monday after dismissing Thomas Frank on Wednesday following a dismal display in a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle.

That loss left the club 16th in the Premier League and only five points above the relegation zone.

It is understood Tottenham’s players have been given time off until Monday due to the club being without a weekend match after their FA Cup exit in January.

And Tudor could be in place to greet the returning squad, with the 47-year-old thought to be on the brink of taking the interim job.

The Press Association has contacted Tottenham for comment.

Former Croatia international Tudor was dismissed by Juventus last October following an eight-match run without a win.

Tottenham were beaten by Newcastle in what was Thomas Frank’s last match in charge (John Walton/PA)

Prior to his six-month stint at Juventus, Tudor has also had managerial spells with Galatasaray, Udinese, Marseille and Lazio.

Spurs want an interim head coach for the final three months of the 2025/26 campaign before they select from a wider pool of candidates, which will include former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino after his United States commitments at the World Cup.

Marco Rose, formerly of RB Leipzig, and ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic were also reported as candidates for the interim role.

Tottenham’s next fixture is a north London derby at home to rivals Arsenal on February 22.