Fabrizio Romano drops troubling news on imminent Tottenham exit

Tottenham Hotspur supporters are desperate to see meaningful action from the club when the January transfer window opens, with many hoping for an injection of quality that could revive a faltering season. Names such as Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo continue to circulate among the fanbase, while more ambitious alternatives like Manchester City wide men Omar Marmoush and Savinho have also been floated should Spurs find themselves unable to compete for the very top attacking targets in the Premier League market.

There is a growing sense that Tottenham’s frontline urgently needs reinforcement. Mohammed Kudus has been tasked with carrying much of the creative burden, while Randal Kolo Muani has struggled for consistent service in front of goal. Without additional attacking support, Spurs’ problems in the final third are unlikely to ease any time soon. Yet as supporters debate which upgrades could arrive to breathe life into an underperforming attack, the club may be on the brink of suffering a far more damaging setback behind the scenes.

Fiorentina, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare campaign of their own. Once considered one of Serie A’s most exciting sides, the Viola have fallen dramatically, languishing at the foot of the Italian top flight and seemingly incapable of buying a win. Their collapse has prompted sweeping changes, and the club is now searching for a figure capable of overseeing a long-term rebuild and restoring their former competitiveness.

That search has reportedly led them straight to Tottenham. Fabio Paratici has emerged as Fiorentina’s preferred candidate to spearhead their revival, and the latest updates suggest the interest is more than speculative. Speaking on his YouTube channel, respected Italian transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that Paratici is “open to joining” the Florence-based club as their long-term sporting director. Fiorentina are believed to have put a five-year contract on the table, offering Paratici full control over the club’s footballing direction.

According to Romano, discussions between the parties are ongoing. While several formalities still need to be completed before any move can be finalised, there is a genuine belief that Paratici could make the switch from north London to Florence in 2026. Crucially, the executive is said to be enthusiastic about the prospect of returning to Serie A, with a strong desire to immerse himself once again in Italian football.

All signs now point towards Tottenham having to brace themselves for Paratici’s eventual departure. The allure of leading Fiorentina’s rebuild as the undisputed decision-maker appears to be a major factor, particularly when compared to his more collaborative role at Spurs. For Paratici, the challenge of being the central architect of a club’s resurgence may prove impossible to resist.

Should Tottenham lose Paratici, it would represent a significant blow—one that goes beyond the loss of a backroom figure. His influence on recruitment and long-term planning has been substantial, with many of Spurs’ most successful signings arriving under his guidance. By contrast, several decisions made without his input have failed to deliver, underlining just how important his presence has been to the club’s strategy.

While Paratici undoubtedly deserves an opportunity of the scale Fiorentina are offering, his exit would add to the growing sense of unease surrounding Tottenham. At a time when the club appears to be regressing both on and off the pitch, losing such a pivotal figure would feel like another psychological setback for a side that has taken more steps backwards than forwards in recent months.