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Key Takeaways:
- Fabio Paratici, Tottenham’s joint sporting director, is leaving the club to join Fiorentina after the January transfer window
- Paratici returned to Tottenham in October after a brief departure, but has chosen to move back to his native Italy
- Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham from Atletico Madrid in a £34m transfer deal
- Gallagher has completed his medical and is expected to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract with the club
- Tottenham is also finalizing a £13m deal for Santos left-back Souza to provide cover and competition for Destiny Udogie
Introduction to Paratici’s Departure
Tottenham’s joint sporting director, Fabio Paratici, is set to leave the club once again, this time to join Fiorentina after the January transfer window. Paratici had originally left Spurs in April 2023 after his appeal against a two-and-a-half-year ban was rejected by Italy’s highest sports court, but returned to the club in October to work alongside existing sporting director Johan Lange. As Vinai Venkatesham, the club’s chief executive, explained, "We have agreed that Fabio will return to Italy following the conclusion of the January transfer window, in line with his wish to move back home." This decision marks the end of Paratici’s second stint with the club, and he will now embark on a new chapter in his career with Fiorentina.
Paratici’s Statement
Paratici expressed his gratitude to the club and its board for accommodating his desire to return to Italy. As he stated, "I want to thank Vinai and the board of Tottenham Hotspur for accommodating my desire to return to Italy and join Fiorentina. I have loved my time at the club, however this opportunity, together with the need to be based in my homeland, has led me to this decision." Paratici also praised the club, saying, "Spurs is a club that is very close to my heart. It has great people working for it, who are as passionate about the project as I am and want to bring sustained success." Despite his departure, Paratici is confident that the club will achieve success in the future, stating, "I have no doubt that they will achieve that and I will be watching closely from Italy."
Gallagher’s Transfer
Meanwhile, Tottenham is on the verge of completing a deal for Conor Gallagher, with the England midfielder set to join the club from Atletico Madrid in a £34m transfer deal. Gallagher has already completed his medical and is expected to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract with the club. This transfer is a significant move for Tottenham, as they look to strengthen their squad and compete with other top teams in the Premier League. As the club continues to finalize the deal, fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement and the opportunity to see Gallagher in action for the team.
Other Transfer News
In addition to Gallagher’s transfer, Tottenham is also finalizing a £13m deal for Santos left-back Souza. The 19-year-old is being brought in to provide cover and competition for Destiny Udogie, and is expected to be a valuable addition to the squad. Elsewhere, no member of Thomas Frank’s first-team squad is currently allowed to leave the club, with Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin still part of Frank’s plans despite interest from other clubs. As the January transfer window comes to a close, Tottenham is working to complete these deals and strengthen their squad for the remainder of the season.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fabio Paratici’s departure from Tottenham marks the end of an era, but the club is moving forward with new transfers and a renewed focus on success. With Conor Gallagher set to join the club and Souza expected to provide cover and competition for Destiny Udogie, Tottenham is well-positioned to compete in the Premier League. As Paratici moves on to a new chapter in his career with Fiorentina, he leaves behind a club that is poised for success, and fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunities that the future holds. As Venkatesham stated, "Our management structure is designed to be resilient to personnel changes, and it will be business as usual moving forward." With a strong squad and a clear vision for the future, Tottenham is ready to take on the challenges of the Premier League and achieve sustained success.
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