The new Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) manager is Roberto De Zerbi, who was appointed in late March 2026 as the club’s third head coach of the season.[4][6][8]
Who the new manager is
Roberto De Zerbi is an Italian coach who previously managed Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and Marseille in France. He has signed a five‑year contract with Spurs, taking over after Igor Tudor’s brief interim spell failed to improve results.[6][7][8]
Current situation at Spurs
Spurs are currently in or near the relegation zone, and De Zerbi’s immediate task is to keep them in the Premier League over the final six fixtures. His first game in charge was a defeat at Sunderland, and he has publicly stated he intends to stay on next season regardless of whether the team is relegated or survives.[7][9][10][6]
Sources
Roberto De Zerbi is tasked with saving Spurs from Premier League relegation; Italian becomes Spurs third managerial appointment of the campaign after Igor Tudor failed to win a single Premier League game in a disastrous 44-day spell, leaving club one point above drop zone
www.skysports.comApril 2 - New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain in charge next season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.comSpurs have officially appointed a new manager after sacking Thomas Frank, with the new coach marking his 12th job in 13 years. On 13 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Spurs, a giant killer in the English Premier League, reached an agreement to appoint Croatian coach Igor Tudor as interim manager until the end of this season, following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. Spurs recently lost 1-2 at home to Newcastle United, dropping to 16th place in the Premier League table, just 5 points above the relegation zone—far...
en.thairath.co.thSpurs are in the relegation zone and two points from safety as Roberto De Zerbi lost his first game in charge.
www.nbcsports.comRoberto De Zerbi has urged Tottenham players to rediscover the style of Ange Postecoglou as he begins his mission to save the club from relegation.
www.goal.comRoberto de Zerbi is appointed Tottenham's third boss of the season - with a clear objective for the next two months.
www.bbc.comTudor was most recently at Juventus on his tour of European leagues that has included good winning percentages but just one stop over 48 games.
www.nbcsports.comApril 2 (Reuters) - New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi said he will remain in charge next season regardless of results, describing the role as the biggest challenge of his career after signing a long-term contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club.
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