Fabrizio Romano confirms “Phenomenal” manager Paratici wants at Tottenham leaves his club with immediate effect
Tottenham Hotspur Eye Francesco Farioli as Managerial Uncertainty Surrounds Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing serious interest in appointing Ajax manager Francesco Farioli, as speculation continues to swirl around the future of current head coach Ange Postecoglou. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that Farioli will leave Ajax with immediate effect, a development that could potentially open the door for a swift move from the north London club.
Postecoglou’s future at Spurs remains clouded in uncertainty despite the club reaching the Europa League final, where they are set to face Manchester United on Wednesday. While winning the trophy would provide a welcome silver lining after an inconsistent campaign, it might not be enough to secure the Australian manager’s position. According to sources at GIVEMESPORT, there remains a strong possibility that Postecoglou could be dismissed even if Spurs lift the Europa League title.
In the Premier League, Tottenham have endured a troubling season. Despite some promising spells of form, the team currently sits in 17th place with only one match remaining—far below the expectations set at the beginning of the campaign. Such a poor domestic showing has understandably led to increased pressure on Postecoglou, who was brought in to lead the club back into the upper echelons of English football.
Amid this uncertainty, Farioli has emerged as a strong candidate to take over the reins. Reports suggest that former Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici, who continues to advise the club in an unofficial capacity, is a strong advocate for bringing in the 35-year-old Italian coach. Known for his progressive and tactical approach, Farioli is considered one of Europe’s most exciting up-and-coming managers.
Romano’s confirmation of Farioli’s departure from Ajax has only intensified speculation. Farioli took charge of the Dutch giants in July last year and managed to turn around a team that had been in decline.
Despite narrowly missing out on the Eredivisie title to PSV Eindhoven on the final day of the season, Farioli’s impact at Ajax has generally been seen as positive. He inherited a side that finished fifth the previous year, trailing champions PSV by a massive 35 points, and succeeded in restoring competitiveness and structure to the team.
Although some may question his inability to clinch the league title, Farioli’s quick turnaround of Ajax’s fortunes and his growing reputation suggest he could be an ideal candidate for Spurs as they look to reboot their long-term project.
It remains unclear whether his departure from Ajax is directly linked to a potential move to Tottenham or whether another opportunity is on the table. However, Ajax have confirmed that the coach made the decision to step down, suggesting that he may already be in discussions with other clubs.
As things stand, Ange Postecoglou is still in charge at Tottenham Hotspur, but all signs point to significant change this summer. Whether he departs after the Europa League final or stays for another season, the club appears to be preparing for all outcomes. With Farioli now available and admired by figures close to Spurs, a managerial shake-up could be on the horizon ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.