Spurs confirm return of Paratici as sporting director | OneFootball

Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Fabio Paratici as the club’s new sporting director.

He will work alongside fellow sporting director Johan Lange as part of a new structure at the club.

“This is part of a new structure for our men’s football operation, designed to strengthen leadership, collaboration and long-term decision-making across all areas of the men’s and boys’ game,” Spurs said in a statement.

“Together, they will lead our men’s football strategy and drive an ambitious new chapter for the Club. This evolution forms part of the Club’s continued investment in world-class men’s and women’s football structures designed to deliver sustained on pitch success.

“Johan and Fabio’s combined expertise will ensure that every decision, from player pathways and performance development to scouting and recruitment, is aligned and supports one overarching goal – to build a winning, world-class men’s team that endures.

“This partnership reflects a progressive approach to modern football operations – uniting two proven leaders with complementary experience, and a commitment to collaboration and innovation.”

Paratici previously worked at the club for two years between 2021 and 2023.

He returns after serving a 30-month ban from football, after his former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting and deducted 10 points in Serie A.

“I’m delighted to be returning to a club that I love,” he said.

“I have been working with Johan, Vinai and Thomas as a consultant for a number of months and I now look forward to returning to London and joining the team full-time. I’m convinced that working in partnership with Johan we can build a special future for the Club and our supporters.”

Tottenham also say they plan to hire a director of football operations to support Lange and Paratici.