The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but whatever the guy tells you…
Betrayed by Paratici is the headline, and we might have just been provided with an insight into who it is that Daniel Levy has recently hired as his director of football.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Paulo Fonseca was Daniel Levy’s first choice, one made back in April. It was April 19th when Levy pulled the trigger on Mourinho.
The coach that had so much success in Ukraine appealed because of his ‘attacking outlook’ and the references ENIC made came back favourably. Incidentally, the Fonz was assured that Harry Kane would stay.
Paratici spends two days with Fonseco at Lake Como discussing the future.
The next step is Marco Abreu, The Fonz’s attorney, who draws up a three-year proposal of personal terms, as well as making an application for a British visa.
Then, in a plot twist, Paratici then – it is alleged – suddenly thinks that Fonseca’s planned 4-2-3-1 shape isn’t what Spurs are looking for at all. What Spurs want is a 3-man backline. That’s the future.
Just looking at Fiorentina under Genarro Gattuso he does occasionally play a three, but far from all the time.
When Fonseca and Paratici left Como, the understanding was the deal was done.
Since Paratici changed his mind, nobody’s phoned Fonseca the mood is thought to be understandably cold.
