“Igor Tudor dismissed by Tottenham after his time at Juventus.”

In a surprising turn of events, Igor Tudor, the former Juventus coach, was officially dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur after a disastrous performance in just seven games at the helm. His departure marks a significant blow to the Croatian’s career, who had already been sacked from the Italian club earlier in the same season, reflecting a tumultuous path filled with setbacks.

With only one win, one draw, and four losses in the Premier League, Tudor’s dismissal was a decision that was hanging in the air, waiting for the right moment to be announced. However, the London club chose to delay the official communication for a week to allow the coach to cope with the mourning of his father’s sudden death. The situation, although understandable, does not diminish the gravity of the scenario faced by Tudor and his team.

Tottenham confirmed in a statement on its website that Tudor’s departure was “mutually agreed upon,” and did not stop there: the coach took with him goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and fitness coach Riccardo Ragnacci. Tudor’s brief tenure at the club was marked by a single victory, a thrilling 3-2 win against Atlético Madrid, which starkly contrasted with the rest of his performance, which included one draw and five losses across all competitions.

Before his brief experience at Tottenham, Tudor had already faced dismissal from Juventus on October 27, following a distressing run of five draws and three consecutive defeats. The Croatian’s career is marked by a strong connection to Italian football, where he played for prestigious clubs such as Juventus and Siena from 1998 to 2007, and later, as a coach, gained experience with several teams, including Udinese, Verona, Lazio, and again Juventus.

Tudor’s departure is a clear sign that Tottenham is seeking a drastic change in its approach, as the team struggles to establish itself in the elite of English football. The question now is: who will be the next to take the reins of a club that seems to be on the brink of a crisis? The hopes of the supporters are now pinned on the Spurs’ management’s ability to choose a new leader who can bring stability and a fresh vision to the team.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.