Tottenham Hotspur are actively seeking their third manager of the season after Igor Tudor's departure from the club, marking a brief and challenging tenure in North London. The mutual agreement for Tudor to leave comes just one week after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, leaving Spurs in a precarious position near the relegation zone.
De Zerbi Emerges as Top Contender
Roberto De Zerbi, who left Marseille in February, is now the bookmakers' favourite to take over at Tottenham. Reports suggest that the Italian has already engaged in confidential talks with the club's hierarchy and might be willing to assume the role immediately, a significant shift from his earlier preference to wait until the season's end.
Current Managerial Odds and Candidates
According to Bet365, De Zerbi leads the betting at evens, making him the clear frontrunner. Other notable contenders include Mauricio Pochettino at 6/1, though any potential return for the Argentine would only occur after the World Cup, where he is set to coach the USA. Sean Dyche, known for his relegation survival expertise, is priced at 12/1, while Adi Hutter and Thiago Motta are both available at 8/1.
Harry Redknapp, a former Spurs manager, has publicly expressed his desire to return to the club and is listed at 16/1. The full list of potential managers, with odds correct at the time of publishing, includes:
- Roberto De Zerbi - Evens
- Mauricio Pochettino - 6/1
- Adi Hutter - 8/1
- Thiago Motta - 8/1
- Sean Dyche - 12/1
- Robbie Keane - 14/1
- Harry Redknapp - 16/1
- Marco Silva - 16/1
- Oliver Glasner - 18/1
- Marco Rose - 20/1
Club Statement and Upcoming Challenges
Tottenham confirmed Tudor's exit via an official statement on social media, expressing gratitude for his efforts over the past six weeks and offering support following a recent bereavement in his family. Assistant coaches Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also departed.
The club faces a daunting fixture list to conclude the season, starting with a trip to Sunderland on April 12, followed by home games against Brighton and away matches at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The final stretch includes visits to Aston Villa and Chelsea, along with home clashes against Leeds United and Everton, highlighting the uphill battle for the new manager to secure Premier League survival.
