Johan Lange, Tottenham's sporting director, detailed the decision process for bringing in Igor Tudor as head coach. 'We interviewed a few candidates,' Lange explained, 'and Igor impressed us very, very much in the interview.' Tudor's extensive experience at the highest level, including playing for Juventus and being part of Croatia's successful national team in the late 90s, was a significant factor in his selection.
A key reason for Tudor's appointment was his demonstrated ability to make immediate performance impact when joining clubs during the February-March period. This experience with big clubs during similar transitional periods made him an ideal candidate for Tottenham's current needs.