Tottenham eye ex‑Bundesliga boss Adi Hutter as Tudor’s future hangs in balance
Spurs identify Hutter as leading candidate
The hierarchy at Tottenham are weighing their options as the season spirals, with 56‑year‑old Austrian Adi Hutter emerging as a serious contender for the managerial post. Hutter has been out of work since leaving Monaco in October 2025 and is praised for his previous successes in the Bundesliga. While some English reports suggest formal negotiations are under way, Sky Sport indicates that no concrete talks have taken place yet. He remains high on the shortlist should the club decide to act during the international break.
De Zerbi remains in the frame
Former Brighton and Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi is also linked with the vacancy. The Italian is reportedly open to a move to north London, but any permanent agreement would likely depend on Tottenham maintaining their top‑flight status. Reports suggest a potential deal could include a break clause if the club suffers relegation, giving Spurs a contingency plan as they approach the final stretch of the campaign.
Tudor’s personal tragedy and poor results
Current boss Igor Tudor is coping with a significant personal loss after the death of his father, Mario, which saw him miss post‑match media duties. On the pitch, Tudor has secured only one point from five league matches. A 3‑0 defeat to Nottingham Forest left the club just one point above the relegation zone and extended a run of 13 league games without a win – the worst form in nearly a century. An international break offers a brief cushion before a must‑win trip to Sunderland and a series of high‑stakes fixtures.
- Adi Hutter, 56, out of work since October 2025.
- Roberto De Zerbi open to Tottenham but conditional on staying up.
- Igor Tudor dealing with bereavement; only one point from five matches.
- Spurs lost 3‑0 to Nottingham Forest, one point above relegation.
- 13 league games without a win, worst run in almost a century.
Only one point from five league matches under Tudor’s tenure highlights the urgency of a managerial decision.
