Fabio Paratici will join Fiorentina as sporting director on Feb 4, 2026, leaving Tottenham after the January window. Betting angle: expected transfer activity and structural change could lift Viola’s short-term form — punters might back Fiorentina to climb out of the relegation zone or take shorter match odds as new signings arrive.
Fabio Paratici to Become Fiorentina Sporting Director from February
Fiorentina and Tottenham have confirmed that Fabio Paratici will take up the role of sporting director at Fiorentina starting 4 February 2026. The 53-year-old will leave Tottenham following the conclusion of the January transfer window to return to Italy.
Terms and timing of the move
Paratici’s appointment is scheduled to begin on 4 February 2026. Tottenham have agreed to the departure so it occurs after the transfer window closes in England, allowing both clubs to complete planned business before the change.
Tottenham’s statement
Tottenham thanked Paratici for his contribution and said the move aligns with his wish to return home. “We have agreed that Fabio will return to Italy following the conclusion of the January transfer window, in line with his wish to move back home. We thank Fabio for his contribution to the Club and wish him well for the future,” the club said. Tottenham added that its management structure is designed to be resilient and that it will be business as usual.
Fiorentina’s squad situation and transfer activity
Fiorentina sit in the relegation zone with 14 points from 20 Serie A games, three points shy of safety, but are unbeaten in their last three league matches (one win, two draws). The club has already added two January signings — Manor Solomon and Marco Brescianini — and is pursuing further reinforcements, with interest in wide options such as Leeds winger Jack Harrison among the reported priorities.
Betting implications and market outlook
Paratici’s arrival points to potential mid-term squad reshaping and a more aggressive transfer strategy. For punters, this could translate to: - Short-term value on Fiorentina to avoid relegation if new signings are announced quickly. - Narrower match odds for upcoming home fixtures as market confidence improves. - Interest in transfer-market props (incoming signings) and future-season position bets if the club accelerates recruitment.
Bookmakers are likely to adjust odds as signings arrive and if immediate improvements on the pitch follow Paratici’s appointment.
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