Tottenham’s sporting director, Fabio Paratici, is nearing an exit from N17 and could leave before the January transfer window opens.
Daniel Levy decided to bring Paratici back to Spurs earlier this year before resigning from his post as Tottenham’s chairman.
Just months after Levy’s departure, Paratici now looks likely to join Fiorentina back in his homeland of Italy.
The timing will be concerning as Tottenham had been preparing for the winter market, with multi-million targets already identified.
Though the Italian’s shock move isn’t ideal for Spurs, Thomas Frank may still be given a nice Christmas present after all by the Lewis family.
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Joe Lewis and his family have taken control at Spurs, and will now have to navigate their way through the potential departure of Paratici.
Tottenham aims to achieve success this season, and Frank has been open about his desire to add depth and quality to his squad, a wish that could be granted next month.
In The Sun’s print edition on Wednesday, journalist Mark Lipton reported that Spurs are prepared to spend big, despite the impending exit of Paratici.
Lipton wrote: “Spurs have made a £150million transfer war chest available for the winter window.
“But the potential departure of Tottenham’s joint-sporting director Fabio Paratici to Fiorentina just days before the January window opens, will complicate things for the Danish manager.
“The Italian has been offered a five-year contract by Fiorentina; however, Spurs are yet to receive an official approach. Tottenham would require compensation if Paratici were to leave North London.”
Why Paratici’s exit shouldn’t change Tottenham’s targets
Although the deal is not concluding yet, at this stage, it looks very clear that Paratici is on his way out.
Spurs have had to deal with bigger obstacles in the past, and there’s no doubt that the Lilywhites will overcome this one.
If Tottenham were run well, Frank and Paratici would surely agree on transfer targets and the type of players that Spurs want to sign.
This means that even though the 53-year-old will probably leave, identified players should still be individuals whom Frank wants.
Regardless, it’s only a good thing that Lewis‘ family are showing such ambition, despite a worrying hurdle.