Tottenham Making ‘Dangerous’ Move with Fabio Paratici Replacement

Tottenham Hotspur are under fire for sticking to their controversial two-sporting-director model after Fabio Paratici's departure to Fiorentina in early February 2026. Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has slammed the decision as a potential "dangerous" move that could hinder the club's recruitment efforts.[1]

Paratici and Johan Lange previously shared duties, but with Paratici's exit, Spurs are now searching for a replacement rather than granting Lange full control. This policy, according to Wyness on Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, risks creating confusion and diluted responsibility at a critical time.[1] Tottenham's squad needs bolstering ahead of the summer transfer window, especially after a criticized winter window that drew ire from players like Cristian Romero. Wyness warned that split leadership could lead to suboptimal signings, jeopardizing team quality restoration.[1]

The search began as reported by The Telegraph on February 4, 2026, but no timeline has been set, with the summer window approaching fast. The new appointee must dramatically improve transfer business to aid Spurs' ambitions.[1][3]

"Tottenham have been slammed for their use of two sporting directors, instead of just having one man for the role." – Keith Wyness[1]

This comes amid broader turmoil at Tottenham, who recently sacked manager Thomas Frank after a poor run, appointing Igor Tudor as interim despite his lack of Premier League experience. Tudor, a reputed 'fixer' from stints at Juventus, Marseille, and others, faces a relegation battle, with Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino eyed for permanent roles.[2] Harry Redknapp claims Spurs are "certainly" in a relegation fight.[2]

While the two-director setup aims for balanced expertise, critics like Wyness argue it invites accountability issues, potentially derailing Tottenham's revival.[1]