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Fabio Paratici only officially rejoined Spurs in October Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici will leave the Premier League club after the January transfer window to join Seria A side Fiorentina. The Italian first joined Spurs in the summer of 2021, but left the club in 2023 after an appeal against a two-and-a-half-year ban for alleged financial irregularities - dating back to his spell at Juventus - was rejected by Italy's highest sports court. Paratici received the 30-month ban from world football's governing body Fifa, but worked as a consultant for Tottenham before he officially rejoined in October. In a statement released by Spurs, he said: "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. " Reports of Paratici's return to Italy came at the end of 2025, with Spurs boss Thomas Frank saying: "We're paying his wage, he's working very hard. " Fiorentina are currently 18th in Serie A and Spurs winger Manor Solomon recently joined the Italian side on a loan deal with the option to buy. Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, who brought Paratici back to the north London club, said: "Our management structure is designed to be resilient to personnel changes, and it will be business as usual moving forward. " Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Ask about Tottenham - what do you want to know? Afcon semi-finals: Mane scores Senegal winner as Salah's Egypt knocked out EFL Cup semi-final: Build-up as Chelsea host Arsenal Scottish Premiership: Build-up with leaders Hearts & challengers Celtic both in action The Original Hustler is back with another series of The Apprentice Voyage into the most controversial moments of Nelson’s life The Night Manager is back and the heat is on Kimberley Wilson explores how we view our own bodies Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up. Video Watch trailer for Mo Salah: Never Give Up Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals Trump's foreign policy and what it might mean for the World Cup Hasty or a shrewd move? Madrid in shock at swift Arbeloa appointment Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd? Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season 'I'd take him back in a heartbeat' - which players return to haunt their former clubs? Are fans being turned off multi-club ownership model? 'They were in their kits behind the bar pouring their own pints' Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes? Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. Video Non-league Macclesfield stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026 Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.