Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed the appointments of Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange as the club’s new sporting directors, marking a significant step in the club’s restructuring process.
The decision comes at a crucial time for the north London side, following the departure of long-time chairman Daniel Levy last month.
In response to the leadership shake-up, the Lewis family, who remain the club’s owners, injected £100 million into the club to stabilise operations and reaffirmed their commitment that Tottenham is not for sale, despite strong interest from several potential buyers.
This new era begins with a blend of familiarity and fresh leadership. Fabio Paratici, who previously held a senior role at Spurs before his suspension from football due to issues related to financial mismanagement during his tenure at Juventus, has now made a full return.
His comeback marks a pivotal moment, as Tottenham look to benefit from his experience and network in European football.
Johan Lange, who has served as the club’s technical director, has been promoted to share the sporting director responsibilities alongside Paratici, ensuring that the football department is led by two highly experienced figures with complementary skills.
In their official announcement, Tottenham described the move as part of “a new structure for our men’s football operation, designed to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and long-term decision-making across all areas of the men’s and boys’ game.”
The statement reflected a clear vision for the future one that aims to bring unity, strategic planning, and stability back to the club following a period of uncertainty both on and off the pitch.
Paratici expressed his delight at returning to Tottenham, describing the club as one he deeply loves. He shared that he has been collaborating with Johan Lange, Chief Executive Officer Vinai Venkatesham, and Head Coach Thomas Frank in recent months as a consultant.
Now, with his official return, Paratici looks forward to being fully involved in shaping Tottenham’s sporting future. “I’m convinced that working in partnership with Johan, we can build a special future for the club and our supporters,” he said.
Lange, who steps into his expanded role with optimism, also spoke about his excitement for what lies ahead.
He believes Tottenham are on the brink of something truly special and praised the unity within the club’s technical staff and playing group.
“We have a talented group of staff and players here at the club, and we can look forward with confidence and positivity,” he said, adding that working alongside Paratici presents a unique opportunity to strengthen Tottenham’s sporting structure from top to bottom.
The appointments of Paratici and Lange are seen as the foundation of a wider plan to modernise and streamline Tottenham’s football operations.
The club also announced that they will begin the search for a new Director of Football Operations, a role that will report directly to Paratici and Lange.
This position will be essential in managing daily football logistics and ensuring smooth coordination across recruitment, performance, and player development.
According to reports from GIVEMESPORT, Paratici’s return was already in the works before Levy’s departure, and the final confirmation now signals Tottenham’s intent to move forward with a new era of leadership.
For fans, it’s a sign that the club’s hierarchy is determined to create a stronger, more balanced framework one capable of supporting the vision of manager Thomas Frank and delivering long-term success on and off the pitch.
With Paratici’s experience in top-level European football and Lange’s modern approach to data-driven recruitment and player development, Tottenham’s leadership duo seems well-placed to guide the club into a more stable and ambitious phase.
As both men settle into their roles, supporters will be hoping this partnership brings the consistency, structure, and success that Spurs have long been searching for.
