Officially: Paratici returns to Tottenham as sporting director – “The club I love”

Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the reappointment of former Juventus CEO Fabio Paratici as the club’s new sporting director, his second stint with the north London club: “I’m happy to be back at the club I love.”

Officially: Paratici returns to Tottenham again

Paratici, who spent a decade with Juventus as sporting director and later managing director, previously served as Tottenham’s director of football from 2021-23.

However, he was suspended for 30 months By the Italian Football Federation in 2023, which was later It has been supported and expanded worldwide by FIFA After an investigation into fictitious capital gains from his time with Juventus. This ban ended in July.

Paratici had been in talks over a move to Milan as sporting director over the summer, but the Rossoneri decided to abandon their pursuit due to legal complications, later settling on Igli Tare instead.

like Football Italia reported in MayA return to Tottenham was always on the cards for Paratici. The club has since confirmed his return to the club, this time serving as sporting director, a role he will share with Johan Lange.

Paratici said in press statements: “I am happy to return to the club that I love.” statement On the Tottenham website.

“I’ve been working with Johan and Vinay (Venkatesham) and Thomas (Frank) as a consultant for a number of months and I am now looking forward to returning to London and joining the team full time. I am convinced that working in partnership with Johan we can build a special future for the club and our supporters.

Tottenham have confirmed that they will also look to appoint a new director of football operations, who will support Paratici and Lange in their day-to-day roles.