New Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor could stay at the club for a "long time", according to the club's sporting director Johan Lange.
The Croatian signed a six-month deal earlier this month to replace Thomas Frank as the club's new head coach for the remainder of the season.
Tudor's main objective is to keep the club in the Premier League, with Spurs sitting five points above the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining.
Sources told BBC Sport before Tudor's appointment that the club were seeking a short-term appointment so they could re-assess their options in the summer, when the availability of potential managers is likely to be greater.
But Lange says the club are open to appointing Tudor on a permanent basis, provided he impresses in the role.
"Of course if things go well, he could be here for a long time," said Lange.
"We interviewed a few [interim] candidates and Igor impressed us very, very much in the interview.
"If you come in here on the Monday and you are playing at the weekend, you need to build relationships with the players immediately.
"You need to come in to build relationships but of course assess the style of the club immediately. He has shown that with great success, not only once but a few times, to come into that.
"That is one of the reasons why we believe he is the best candidate here now, but of course also with his reputation and what he's done in his career."
