Friday De Zerbi-Tottenham update: What ex-Marseille boss is currently thinking about Spurs job
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(Credit: Imago) Fri 27 March 2026 16:45, UK Roberto De Zerbi is having doubts about becoming the next Tottenham Hotspur manager, sources have told Football Insider.Sources say the boss is reluctant to take over in the middle of a relegation battle and would prefer to wait until the summer before accepting his next role.Tottenham have begun searching for their next manager as they prepare to part company with Igor Tudor, and the former Brighton boss is high on their list.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Spurs are facing difficulties convincing the 46-year-old to take over immediately.That could force Tottenham to appoint another interim manager to see them through to the end of the season in the hope of surviving the relegation battle. 📋 Tottenham Hotspur Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Spurs dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Roberto De Zerbi uncertain about taking Tottenham roleFootball Insider revealed on 24 March that De Zerbi is Tottenham’s top target to replace Tudor as they prepare to part ways with their interim boss.The former Brighton manager’s availability has put them on alert as they hope he will step in immediately, but new concerns have emerged about his willingness.
Roberto De ZerbiPremier League RecordGamesWinsDrawsLossesGoals ForGoals AgainstGoal DifferenceDe Zerbi would prefer to take charge in the summer when Spurs know their fate as they remain one point above the relegation zone with seven games to play.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “De Zerbi is somebody that obviously Spurs are very much interested in, whether it’s now or at end of the season.“A lot will depend on Tottenham securing Premier League survival. “It does seem Tottenham would like De Zerbi to come in now, but he’s in no rush right now.
“He would prefer to wait and weigh up his options and probably come into a new job at the end of the season where he can have a full pre-season with his new club and everything else. “Obviously he’s just left Marseille in February so he’s in no immediate rush to return to the dugout.“He’s one of a number of candidates that Spurs have looked at, but with the situation they find themselves in, it’s difficult to attract their top targets.”When will Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor?Tottenham are accelerating plans to part ways with Tudor in the wake of their 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest which has left them one place above the relegation zone.The 47-year-old’s tenure in North London has not gone to plan after he was brought in to replace Thomas Frank with the goal of guiding them away from relegation.Credit: ImagoAs a result, Football Insider revealed on 27 March that Tudor will leave Tottenham by mutual consent in the near future as all parties are keen to move on.The interim boss has won just one of his seven games in charge, and picked up just one point in the Premier League, as he has failed to lead them to safety.The international break is seen as the ideal opportunity to bring in a replacement ahead of Spurs’ next league game against Sunderland on 12 April.