Tottenham have not had an approach from Fiorentina despite strong reports in Italy claiming Fabio Paratici is poised to accept a five-year deal from the club bottom of Serie A to become their director of football. Spurs stood by Paratici, 53, through the embarrassment of a worldwide ban from FIFA for his part in a financial scandal during his time at Juventus. Spurs also have Johan Lange in a sporting director role. Tottenham have not yet received an approach from Fiorentina for their co-sporting director Fabio Paratici (pictured in January 2023)'This is an evolution in how we operate. Their previous sporting director, Daniele Prade, departed the club by mutual consent last month.

Source: Metro December 21, 2025 17:39 UTC