Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham Hotspur interim head coach after just 44 days and seven matches.
Spurs said they have “mutually agreed” with the Croat to part ways with “immediate effect”.
The decision comes a week after a damaging 3-0 home defeat by fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on 22 March – a result that left Spurs 17th in the table and only one point above the relegation places with seven games remaining.
Tottenham have suffered five defeats in seven matches in all competitions since Tudor succeeded the sacked Thomas Frank on 14 February, on a deal until the end of the season.
Spurs said: “An update on a new head coach will be provided in due course.”
BBC Sport understands Spurs will appoint Tudor’s replacement in the next few days to be in place for when most players return from international duty.
Tudor’s assistant Bruno Saltor will oversee training for those at the club.
They confirmed goalkeeping coach Tomislav Rogic and physical coach Riccardo Ragnacci have also departed.
Tudor, 47, did not undertake post-match media duties after the defeat by Forest because of the death of his father.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur want to convince Roberto de Zerbi to become their new permanent head coach, according to sources.
Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, with chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange tasked with appointing his replacement.
It is understood Tottenham had resolved to part ways with interim boss Tudor following last Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest, a result that left them just one point clear of the relegation zone, but wanted to give the Croat a period of time to mourn the death of his father last weekend.
De Zerbi, who is available following his exit from Marseille earlier this season, is a primary target and Spurs, prior to the official announcement of Tudor’s departure, tried to ascertain whether the Italian is open to the job.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport that initial indications are De Zerbi is open to becoming the club’s next permanent head coach, but would prefer to wait until the end of the season when he knows whether the club are still in the Premier League.
It now remains to be seen whether Tottenham renew their efforts to land former Brighton boss De Zerbi immediately following Tudor’s departure.
