Fabio Paratici Returns to Tottenham as Sporting Director Following Completion of Ban

Key Takeaways:

• Fabio Paratici has rejoined Tottenham as sporting director after his 30-month suspension expired in July
• The Italian will collaborate with Johan Lange, who also takes on the sporting director role
• Tottenham will appoint a Director of Football Operations to support Paratici and Lange in future activities

Paratici Officially Back at Spurs

Tottenham have formally confirmed the return of Fabio Paratici as sporting director. The 53-year-old Italian, who departed the club in January 2023 after being handed a 30-month football ban for financial malpractices during his time at Juventus, has resumed his responsibilities now that the suspension has concluded as of July. Although he had been linked with a possible move to Milan, Paratici ultimately elected to return to North London.

🚨⚪️ Fabio Paratici returns to Tottenham as new Sporting Director.

Paratici will partner with Johan Lange, promoted to also become Sporting Director. pic.twitter.com/QUski3PBnD

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 15, 2025

Collaborative Structure at Tottenham

Paratici will operate in close partnership with Johan Lange, the Dane who has also been named sporting director. Together, they form the core of Tottenham’s strategic sporting leadership. As highlighted in the club’s official statement: “The combined expertise of Johan and Fabio will ensure that every decision—from player career development and improving their performance to scouting and recruitment—is coordinated and supports a single aim: to build a world-class, winning men’s team that can stay at the top.”

Paratici’s Ambitions on His Return

Reflecting on his return, the Italian commented: “I’m happy to return to the club I love. I have been working with the other executive directors as a consultant for several months, and now I am looking forward to returning to London and joining the team full time. I am convinced that working in partnership with Johan, we can build a special future for the club and our supporters.”

Future Appointment on the Horizon

Tottenham further stated that a Director of Football Operations will be named shortly to assist both Paratici and Lange in their new capacities, ensuring enhanced coordination within the club’s management structure.