Joe Lewis’ family could backtrack on Daniel Levy agreement, it’d have big ramifications at Tottenham
Tottenham continued their promising start to the season with a strong fightback against Brighton in the 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Thomas Frank has won a respectable four games already for Spurs, including a 2-0 away victory over Manchester City. Tottenham will look to make it five against Doncaster Rovers.
Former chairman Daniel Levy decided to sack Ange Postecoglou and replace him with Frank, despite the Aussie breaking the club’s trophyless record by winning the Europa League.
Levy’s resignation as Tottenham chairman was unexpected, but Spurs have moved on with Joe Lewis‘ family now acting as a driving force in the boardroom.
However, Levy‘s departure has created one major issue that is expected to be resolved in the coming weeks.
Lewis family stuck with Fabio Paratici dilemma at Tottenham
Fabio Paratici was expected to return to Tottenham in a full-time recruitment role that was verbally agreed with chairman-at-the-time Levy.
However, journalist Ben Jacobs explained via GiveMeSport on Wednesday that the Lewis family may yet backtrack on that agreement
“Fabio Paratici, I can tell you, is still working for Spurs even after Daniel Levy’s departure. The Lewis family are still deciding whether he’s to return in a full time capacity,” Jacobs said.
“Now, prior to Levy’s surprise exit, there was actually a verbal exit for Paratici to return and run the recruitment department as a Tottenham staffer and that would begin in early October.
- Paratici aided in recruitment of players and managers
- Paratici helped recruit Dejan Kulusevski and Christian Romero
- He played a big part in Antonio Conte’s appointment
“But Levy went, and now Paratici’s full-time position has been cast into some doubt because Joe Lewis’ family, in particular his daughter, Viv, his son Charles and his grandson, Nick, have decided to take a more active role in the club.”
Jacobs added: “They are now to take the final call as to whether they are going to honour this agreement between Levy and Paratici.”
Whether Paratici returns to the club, or stays away, will serve massive ramifications for Tottenham.
Fabio Paratici leaving Spurs could disrupt recruitment structure
With Paratici agreeing to start back in his post in October, there’s potential that January transfer plans may be disrupted.
Spurs have already been linked with Harry Kane ahead of what would be a sensational return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Spurs are in a transitional phase with Frank, and the last thing they need right now is panic buys or players who do not fit the long-term project.
The issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible to provide fans with some clarity going into what is the busiest time of year during the festive period.
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