Johan Lange explained that Tottenham opted for a shorter process than typically used for summer coaching changes. "We interviewed a few candidates," Lange said, "and Igor impressed us very, very much in the interview."
Lange highlighted Tudor's extensive experience at the highest level, including playing for Juventus and being part of Croatia's strong national team in the late 1990s. The sporting director stressed that Tudor's history of making immediate performance impacts when joining clubs during February and March was a significant factor in his selection.