The search for a permanent leader at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has taken a fascinating turn as the club’s leadership looks to move past a period of immense tactical frustration.
While the immediate focus in North London is on stabilizing a team that sits dangerously close to the relegation zone, the long-term vision is starting to center on a manager described as “incredibly ambitious.” Edin Terzic, the man who nearly led Borussia Dortmund to Bundesliga glory and a Champions League title, has emerged as a primary target for a club desperate to rediscover its soul and its winning ways.
The situation currently facing Spurs is nothing short of a crisis. Less than a year ago, the club was celebrating a Europa League victory that many believed would be the start of a golden era. That triumph was supposed to be the foundation upon which Thomas Frank would build after replacing Ange Postecoglou.
However, the move for the former Brentford boss proved to be a mismatch of styles and expectations. Despite his reputation as one of the most reliable minds in the Premier League, Frank struggled to make the leap to a “Big Six” environment. His tenure was marked by a lack of identity; the team played a pragmatic brand of football that failed to actually provide the defensive security it promised. The results were stark and led to a swift exit.
| Thomas Frank | Tottenham Record (All Competitions) |
| Games Managed | 38 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Win Percentage | 34.2% |
With only five points separating them from the bottom three, Tottenham is now back at square one, and the board knows they cannot afford another expensive mistake. The immediate plan involves a short-term fix to ensure the club doesn’t suffer a humiliating relegation.
Reports indicate that an agreement has been reached with former Juventus manager Igor Tudor to take over as an interim boss until the end of the current campaign. Tudor, who has been out of work since October, faces the daunting task of keeping a fragile squad afloat while the hierarchy conducts a thorough search for the man to lead the project into 2027 and beyond.
While Tudor handles the fires on the pitch, the name Edin Terzic is the one generating real excitement behind the scenes. Terzic has been a free agent since leaving Borussia Dortmund in 2024, and according to respected sources, he is now very keen on testing himself in the English top flight.
For Tottenham, Terzic represents the polar opposite of the Thomas Frank era. His Dortmund side was known for its emotional, high-energy, and attacking philosophy. He famously took the Bundesliga title race to the final minutes of the final day, only to lose out in heart-wrenching fashion.
He also proved his tactical mettle on the biggest stage of all, guiding Dortmund to the 2024 Champions League final at Wembley, where they were eventually undone by Real Madrid.
One of the biggest complaints from the Spurs faithful during the last eight months was that the “handbrake” was always on. The team looked shackled by a system that emphasized safety over flair, yet they still managed to concede goals at an alarming rate.
Terzic’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system is designed to unleash the creative potential of its attackers. It is a formation that requires high energy and aggressive transitions—the very things that once made Tottenham one of the most exciting teams in the country. Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, once praised Terzic by stating that he is “incredibly driven” and “incredibly ambitious.” These are the exact qualities the Tottenham board believes are necessary to shake the club out of its current malaise.
The prospect of Terzic taking the reins in the summer offers a light at the end of a very dark tunnel for the supporters. While they may have to endure a period of “biding their time” under Tudor’s interim leadership, the potential reward is a manager who understands how to handle a massive club with high-pressure expectations.
Terzic is used to the “Yellow Wall” and the demands of a fanbase that expects both results and entertainment. Moving to North London would provide him with the platform to implement his vision in the most-watched league in the world.
For now, the focus remains on the survival mission. Igor Tudor is expected to be officially named as the interim manager as early as Monday, and his primary job will be to restore a basic level of confidence to a dressing room that has forgotten how to win.
But the shadow of the summer appointment will be present in every decision. The board is working against the clock to finalize the long-term plan, and if Edin Terzic is indeed the man they land on, the 2026/27 season could look very different from the struggle the fans are currently witnessing. The goal is to move from a team fighting for its life to a team fighting for trophies, and Terzic might just be the “ambitious” choice needed to make that dream a reality.
