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Tottenham Hotspur fans noticed something unusual at Selhurst Park, amid reports linking their sporting director, Fabio Paratici, with an exit from the club.
It has been widely reported over the last week that Fiorentina are trying to poach Tottenham’s sporting director.
Paratici has been locked in talks with La Viola over becoming the club’s head of football, and the news has come as a shock to Tottenham, given that he only rejoined the club two months ago.
In fact, it has been reported that Paratici has already verbally agreed on a four-and-a-half-year contract with Fiorentina, with an announcement on his Tottenham future expected soon.
Fabio Paratici spotted during Tottenham’s clash at Crystal Palace
Given that Italian outlets seem to be suggesting that Paratici’s move to Florence is a done deal, many Spurs fans would have been surprised by what they saw on Sunday.
The 53-year-old was spotted in attendance at Selhurst Park, sitting next to Tottenham’s CEO Vinai Venkatesham.
The pair were seen deep in conversation as they watched the Lilywhites emerge with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Oliver Glasner’s men.
Is this a sign that Paratici may be staying at Spurs?
There has been no official communication from Tottenham Hotspur regarding the Italian despite the incessant rumours over the last week.
Thomas Frank refused to discuss the speculation over Paratici’s future, suggesting that it has been business as usual at Hotspur Way between him and the Spurs’ sporting director.
The fact that Paratici was spotted at Selhurst Park suggests that he is still heavily involved in the North London club, and it may give some Spurs fans hope that his exit is not imminent.
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