Tottenham Hotspur supporters are bracing themselves for a significant development as the January transfer window draws closer, with a major exit at boardroom level now appearing increasingly likely. Fabio Paratici’s future in North London has become the subject of intense discussion, and the latest reports suggest clarity could arrive very soon.
Paratici only returned to Spurs a matter of weeks ago, stepping back into the club as co-sporting director alongside Johan Lange. His comeback was seen by many as a stabilising move, bringing experience and authority back into Tottenham’s football operations.
However, that sense of calm may prove short-lived, with strong interest from Italy threatening to cut his second spell in North London very short.
Fiorentina have emerged as the club pushing hardest for Paratici’s services. The Serie A side are currently enduring a miserable campaign and find themselves anchored to the bottom of the table.
In a bid to spark a turnaround, they have identified Paratici as the man to lead their footballing rebuild, and talks between the two parties have gathered pace over the past week.
Italian journalists have been closely tracking the situation, and the tone of the reporting has shifted from speculation to near certainty. Gianluca Di Marzio recently revealed that discussions between Paratici and Fiorentina had reached their final stages, with a verbal agreement already in place.
The proposed deal is believed to be a four-and-a-half-year contract, underlining just how central Paratici would be to Fiorentina’s long-term vision.
That sense of inevitability has only grown stronger following fresh claims from Matteo Moretto. According to Moretto, all the key details have now been agreed, with only the formal announcement remaining before Paratici is officially unveiled as Fiorentina’s new head of football.
For Tottenham, this would represent a major and sudden loss, especially given how recently Paratici had returned to the club.
If and when the move is confirmed, attention will quickly turn to what comes next. Paratici is known for working decisively in the transfer market, and reports suggest he is already considering potential signings for his new club. Unsurprisingly, his focus may fall on players he knows well from his time at Spurs.
One name that has repeatedly surfaced is Radu Dragusin. The Romanian defender has struggled for regular minutes in North London, and Fiorentina are keen to strengthen their backline in January.
Sources suggest that Dragusin could become Paratici’s first major target in Florence, with the Italian executive eager to bring a familiar face into his new project.
However, any deal for Dragusin is unlikely to be straightforward. The centre-back has attracted interest from several top Serie A sides, including Roma, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli.
With so many clubs monitoring his situation, a genuine tug-of-war could develop, potentially driving up his price and complicating Fiorentina’s plans.
For Tottenham, the looming departure of Paratici raises uncomfortable questions. Losing a key figure at such a crucial point in the season is far from ideal, particularly with January approaching and important decisions to be made in the transfer market. It also adds to a growing sense of uncertainty behind the scenes, as Spurs attempt to find stability both on and off the pitch.
As things stand, all signs point towards an official announcement arriving in the coming days. When it does, it will mark the end of a brief but eventful return for Paratici at Tottenham, and the beginning of a new chapter for both him and Fiorentina.
