Tottenham in deeper crisis as Fabio Paratici’s two-and-half year global ban appeal is REJECTED

Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici’s future has been thrown into further doubt after the appeal against his two-and-a-half-year global ban from football was rejected.

The club’s general manager of football was initially suspended from Italian football for his role in alleged financial irregularities related to his time at Juventus in January.

That was extended to a global suspension by FIFA last month, a development that saw Spurs release a statement confirming the manager would step down from his role pending the outcome of the appeal.

But Paratici has seen that appeal rejected by the Italian Olympic Committee, meaning he is unlikely to return to work.

The news raises serious questions about the Italian’s long-term future at the club.

It is clear that Spurs’ Performance Director Gretar Steinsson and Director of Football Administration and Governance Rebecca Caplehorn have taken on responsibilities vacated by Paratici at short notice.

But it now remains to be seen how Tottenham proceed following the decision to uphold Paratici’s suspension on Thursday.

With the club looking for a new manager and a summer of recruitment ahead, Paratici’s suspension effectively leaves Tottenham without football.

Harry Kane’s future will also be a problem this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract, although current indications are that chairman Daniel Levy is unwilling to sell the England captain for next season, even if it could leave the rush hour for nothing. next year.

However, it is increasingly likely that the club will go into the summer without Paratici’s influence, with a cloud now hanging over its north London future.

Sources have indicated that Levy will try to replace Paratici rather than be promoted within his existing staff.

A number of current sports directors in England and Europe have been warned about the uncertainty over Paratici’s future.

Meanwhile, Mail Sport has learned that the club is exploring interest in Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim.

The Portuguese is counted among the best up and coming coaches in Europe and is on Tottenham’s radar. He is also on Chelsea’s radar. Tottenham insist the appointment of Antonio Conte’s long-term successor is an open process with no firm first choice.

Julian Nagelsmann has great support at Spurs, but the German would rather move to Chelsea.

Luis Enrique and Arne Slot are also realistic options for Spurs, while Vincent Kompany is of interest – although Burnley are keen to commit the Belgian to a new contract.

Mauricio Pochettino is the favored candidate of some players and large sections of the fan base, but his appointment is seen as unrealistic.

Brendan Rodgers is also available and has been considered in the past.