Paratici ‘not sure’ Tottenham’s training centre is better than Fiorentina’s | OneFootball

Fabio Paratici says that Tottenham have the ‘best training centre in the world’, but he’s ‘not sure’ it’s better than Fiorentina’s Viola Park.

Fiorentina unveiled their new director, Paratici, at a press conference today.

The former Juventus and Tottenham director spoke about several issues, including his view on the club’s long-term future and the team’s struggle in 2025-26.

Paratici on Tottenham and Fiorentina’s training centres

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 30: Fabio Paratici Managing Director of Football at Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Paratici revealed he decided to move to Fiorentina from Tottenham in mid-December after a meeting in London with the Tuscans’ CEO Alessandro Ferrari.

Paratici, 53, also spoke about Tottenham and Fiorentina’s training centres, which are surely among the best in Europe.

Entrance of Fiorentina’s Viola Park.

Fiorentina inaugurated their Viola Park in October 2023. It is the largest privately owned sports training centre in Italy and one of the biggest in Europe.

“It’s an extraordinary training centre, crazy,” Paratici said via Violanews.

“Tottenham’s is the best in the world, but I’m not sure it’s better than this, and I’ve only seen some parts.”

Fiorentina are still in the relegation zone, but just one point below safety.

VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08:Fabio Paratici of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona and Juventus at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 8, 2020 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Next Saturday, they host Torino at the Stadio Franchi, so Paratici was asked whether he feels some derby vibes, having spent 11 years at Juventus.

“My derby in recent years was against Arsenal,” he replied.

“Now we must think about ourselves. It’s an important game, fundamental, like the following 15. We won’t solve the problem until May 24.”