Fabio Paratici has opened up on his decision to return to Tottenham Hotspur rather than take up other job offers after his FIFA ban expired.
Last month, Tottenham confirmed that both Paratici and Johan Lange have been appointed as sporting directors of the club.
Speaking after sealing a return to N17, Paratici admitted that he was delighted to return to a club that he loves.
The Italian also thanked Tottenham fans for sticking by him through his ban, admitting that the messages of support received from the fans played a role in his keenness to return.
Fabio Paratici claims Tottenham were always fully behind him
The 53-year-old went through a difficult ordeal over the last couple of years after being accused of having a part in Juventus’ capital gains scandal.
Once the ban expired earlier this year, it was reported that Paratici was on the verge of taking over as AC Milan’s sporting director, but he decided to return to N17 instead.
When asked why his move to Milan did not work out and his decision to return to Tottenham Hotspur, the Italian told Sky Sport Italia: “I am not going to ask myself why that didn’t work out.
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“I returned to Tottenham because they made me feel truly at home. They never judged me here, just showed support and help. There was never a moment when I felt they had doubts about me.”
Paratici claims Serie A is far behind the Premier League
According to reports, Paratici has already started working on Tottenham’s January targets, and from the 53-year-old’s latest statement, it appears he is delighted to be back working for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League.
He explained that the English top-flight has a brand that compares with the biggest sporting leagues in the world, with other football leagues having a lot of catching up to do.
When asked about the differences between working in Serie A and the Premier League, Paratici responded: “The approach is totally different, the institution itself is a global brand on a par with the NBA.
“It is watched all over the world, so there are a series of areas we can learn from in Italy. The biggest thing we need to do is improve the infrastructure, as stadiums and training grounds are fundamental.”