Tottenham Search for New Manager as Roberto De Zerbi and Adi Hutter Exit the Immediate Running

Tottenham seeks a replacement for Igor Tudor as De Zerbi rejects a mid-season return and Hutter talks are denied. Get the latest Spurs managerial updates.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 25, 2026, 9:54 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Football365

The Mutual Dissolution of the Igor Tudor Era

The brief and tumultuous tenure of Igor Tudor at Tottenham Hotspur has reached a definitive end following a heavy 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the club and the Croatian manager have aligned on a mutual parting of the ways, a decision influenced by both poor results and the recent death of Tudor’s father, Mario. Tudor’s stint in North London began with four consecutive losses, and despite a brief resurgence featuring a draw against Liverpool and a victory over Atletico Madrid, the home loss to relegation rivals proved to be the final straw. The departure marks a somber end for a manager who was unable to arrest the club's slide toward the bottom of the table.

De Zerbi Rejects Immediate Return to the Premier League

While Roberto De Zerbi was widely viewed as the primary candidate to stabilize the club, the Italian tactician has reportedly ruled himself out of any roles for the remainder of the current campaign. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that following his exit from Marseille in February, De Zerbi intends to remain out of work until next season to calmly evaluate his long-term options. This decision is not viewed as a specific rejection of Tottenham, but rather a personal commitment to a sabbatical. For a Spurs side currently sitting in 17th place and just one point above the relegation zone, this refusal represents a significant blow to their hopes of a high-profile mid-season appointment.

Dissecting the Rumors Surrounding Adi Hutter

In the wake of De Zerbi’s unavailability, former Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Adi Hutter emerged in English media reports as a potential interim solution. However, Sky Sport Germany has moved to clarify the situation, insisting that there have been no concrete talks between the Austrian manager and the Tottenham board. While Hutter’s experience in the Bundesliga makes him an attractive profile for a struggling side, the lack of formal contact suggests that the club’s search remains in its infancy. This contradiction between English and German reporting highlights the volatility of the club’s current recruitment process as they scramble to find a steady hand.