Tottenham Hotspur have announced the return of Fabio Paratici as their new Sporting Director, in a move that marks a significant restructuring of the club’s football operations. Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on social media, reporting that Paratici will partner with Johan Lange, who has been promoted to also serve as Sporting Director.
Paratici’s return signals a renewed effort by the North London club to strengthen its sporting management. The Italian executive previously worked with Spurs, overseeing recruitment and strategic football planning before stepping back amid legal complications linked to his time at Juventus. With those issues now resolved, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has brought him back to play a key role in shaping the club’s long-term vision.
Johan Lange, who joined Tottenham from Aston Villa in 2023 as Technical Director, has earned recognition for his analytical approach to recruitment and player development. His promotion alongside Paratici suggests that the club aims to blend experience with modern football data-driven strategies.
Together, Paratici and Lange will oversee first-team recruitment, youth development, and coordination between the academy and senior squads. Their collaboration is expected to provide stability and strategic alignment under manager Thomas Frank, who has impressed since taking charge.
