Fabio Paratici ready to refuse ‘big-money offer’ to seal Tottenham return
Daniel Levy is keen to bring his former right-hand man, Fabio Paratici, back to Tottenham.
Levy has lost a lot of allies in recent weeks, with executive director Donna-Maria Cullen’s departure particularly significant.
The 63-year-old often cuts an isolated figure when spotted at Tottenham fixtures, and his standing among the fanbase has dipped once again following yet another managerial change.
Levy was said to be devastated when Paratici was forced to resign due to his 30-month ban, but has remained in close contact with the Italian football operator.
The Spurs Chairman has been waiting for the opportunity to bring the 52-year-old back to Hotspur Way, and will be buoyed by the latest news.
Paratici set to reject interest from the Middle East
Despite not holding an official position, Paratici has still had his fingerprints on Tottenham since his departure.
With Scott Munn reportedly having been sacked by Spurs following the dismissal of his compatriot Ange Postecoglou, a space has opened up.
As reported by BBC Sport (9 June), Paratici has received interest from the Middle East, but he is still keen to rejoin Tottenham.
| Player Name | Date Signed | Club Signed From | Appearances for Spurs |
| Dejan Kulusevski | January 2023 | Juventus | 146 |
| Cristian Romero | August 2021 | Atalanta | 124 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | January 2023 | Juventus | 113 |
| Pape Matar Sarr | August 2021 | Metz | 104 |
| Yves Bissouma | June 2022 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 100 |
This will come as welcome news to both Levy and the Lilywhites, who have fond memories of Paratici’s influence in bringing talented young players to Spurs.
His connections in world football, especially with Italian clubs, have proven to be invaluable in both identifying and convincing exceptional talents like Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr to sign for Tottenham.
Paratici’s return could keep players on side
The sea of change at Spurs, especially in regards to Postecoglou, has brought various members of the playing squad to the brink of an exit from Tottenham.
Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur are both linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, while Yves Bissouma and Pedro Porro could also depart this summer.
The return of Paratici, the man credited with bringing those players to North London, may prompt them to reconsider their futures and instil them with confidence that he will be able to attract more high-calibre players to Tottenham.
And considering the kind of money that has been brandished from clubs in the Middle East, Paratici’s willingness to turn down a potentially big-money offer shows his commitment to Tottenham.