Fabio Paratici handed suspended prison sentence amid rumours of Tottenham return
Former Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence following his involvement in the Juventus scandal.
Former Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici had only just completed his 30-month ban from football earlier this summer, a sanction handed down due to his role in the infamous Juventus “Plusvalenza” scandal.
The Italian transfer specialist, known for his aggressive dealings in the market, has been away from the touchline during that period, although his name has continued to surface whenever speculation about potential returns to football emerges, with AC Milan and Tottenham previously mentioned as possible destinations for Paratici.
None of those links ever came to fruition, but Paratici did act in a consultancy capacity for Tottenham while away from the game, keeping himself loosely tied to the club during a period of restructuring at the top.
Fabio Paratici handed suspended jail sentence after Juventus scandal
According to The Sun, former Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence, reached through a plea bargain agreement with Italian prosecutors.
The situation has cast doubt over his eligibility to work within the Premier League once again, particularly under the league’s revised ownership and director rules.
As of 2023, the rules clearly state that anyone convicted of serious offences such as corruption, fraud or tax evasion cannot be appointed to the board of a Premier League club.
Paratici’s role in the Juventus scandal, therefore, places huge question marks over any potential return to Tottenham, and it leaves open the very real possibility that his time in the Premier League may have been cut short for good.
Tottenham unlikely to turn back to Paratici
Tottenham currently have Johan Lange serving as sporting director, and while the club has undergone plenty of change at the boardroom level in recent months, there is no indication that Lange’s position is under threat.
The Danish director only just oversaw Tottenham’s latest summer business, with the Lilywhites securing several high-profile signings who have already started to make their mark in North London.
Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Joao Palhinha and Kolo Muani were amongst the standout arrivals. Although Paratici’s past signings still form a large part of Tottenham’s current core, it is difficult to see where he could realistically fit into the picture now, particularly with Daniel Levy having stepped away from his long-standing role at the club.
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