Tottenham to appoint Tudor as ex-Juventus coach accepts offer

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Feb 13, 2026 10:11 AM ET

Several sources report that ex-Juventus and Lazio coach Igor Tudor has accepted an offer from Tottenham, becoming the Spurs’ interim coach until the end of the season.

Former Juventus and Lazio coach Tudor is set to be appointed by Premier League side Tottenham.

Tudor to become Tottenham coach until June 2026

TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

It was reported earlier today that Spurs had opened talks with the ex-Croatia international, who has been without a club since the end of October.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus FC, looks on during warm-ups prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

According to various sources, including The Athletic, Sky Sport Italia and Fabrizio Romano, Tudor has accepted the offer from the North-London club, so he’ll be appointed as interim coach until June 2026.

Tudor was fired by Juventus this past October and formally terminated his contract with the Serie A giants the following January.

How many games did Tudor win at Juventus?

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus FC, speaks to Manuel Locatelli #5 and Michele Di Gregorio #29 of Juventus FC during a hydration break during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

During his seven-month spell in Turin, Tudor won 10 of his 24 games in charge, drawing eight and losing six.

Former Juventus coach Thiago Motta remains under contract with Juventus until June 2027, while Luciano Spalletti’s deal expires this coming June, but the Bianconeri are keen to propose a renewal.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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