Fabio Paratici is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur — but not quite yet. Reliable reports from January 11, 2026 (including from The Athletic’s David Ornstein) confirm that the co-sporting director will remain in his role through the end of the current January transfer window, which closes for English clubs on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 7 pm GMT.
After that, he’s expected to depart for Fiorentina in Serie A, where he’ll head up their football operations. The move comes just over three months after his official return to Spurs on October 15, 2026, following the end of his 30-month worldwide ban (originally imposed in 2023 related to Juventus’ financial irregularities).
Key Details on the Situation
Personal reasons are cited as a major factor in the timing and decision, with some Italian media speculation pointing to family/home-related issues (e.g., his partner being homesick in London).
Paratici is still actively involved in Spurs’ January business — he’s been key in deals like the incoming signing of Brazilian left-back Souza from Santos (around £13m agreed).
This marks his second exit from Tottenham: He first resigned in April 2023 due to the ban but stayed on in a consultancy/advisory capacity before officially rejoining last October alongside co-sporting director Johan Lange.
Background & Context
Paratici had a big impact in his first spell (2021–2023), signing stars like Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Cristian Romero — players who helped Spurs reach the Champions League. His brief return was seen as a boost for recruitment under new head coach Thomas Frank and CEO Vinai Venkatesham, amid a turbulent period for the club (including Daniel Levy stepping down as chairman in 2025).
Spurs fans have mixed reactions on social media — some frustrated by the short stay and instability, others pragmatic given the timing during a crucial window. Fiorentina, meanwhile, are battling relegation in Serie A, so Paratici faces a tough challenge there.
No official club statement from Tottenham yet (their news page shows no recent announcement on this), but the reports are consistent across major outlets like The Athletic, Telegraph, Daily Mail, and The Boy Hotspur’s Substack.
