Igor Tudor's first words after completing Tottenham move as true feelings on players clear

Igor Tudor is Tottenham's interim head coach until the end of the season

New Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has insisted his priority is to improve the results and "energise" the squad after replacing Thomas Frank.

Tudor was announced as the Dane's successor on Saturday after his sacking earlier this week. Spurs are currently 17th in the Premier League table and in the Champions League last 16.

Speaking after his appointment, the former Juventus and Marseille boss said: “It is an honour to join this Club at an important moment.

“I understand the responsibility I have been handed and my focus is clear. To bring greater consistency to our performances and compete with conviction in every match.

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“There is strong quality in this playing squad, and my job is to organise it, energise it and improve our results quickly.” Sporting director Johan Lange laid out the objective for Tudor in the same statement, pointing towards the club's necessity for improved results.

“Igor brings clarity, intensity and experience of stepping into challenging moments and producing impact. Our objective is straightforward – to stabilise performances, maximise the quality within the squad and compete strongly in the Premier League and Champions League.”

Tudor, 47, arrives in north London after leaving Juventus in October. football.london reported earlier this week that Spurs were confident in appointing an experienced head coach before Monday.

The interim boss will have the chance to stake their claim for the permanent job throughout the season. Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a return to the club, and his services are expected to be available only post-World Cup.

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Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic and ex-RB Leipzig head coach Marcos Rose are also in the running. Roberto De Zerbi, who left Marseille this week, could also be an option.

Oliver Glasner was recently asked about the opportunity at Tottenham, shaking his head in disappointment. The Austrian is due to leave Crystal Palace in the summer.