Fabio Paratici Takes Over as Fiorentina Sporting Director on Four-and-a-Half-Year Deal
He frames the job as a long-term rebuild with a demanding short-term fight for Serie A survival.
Overview
- Paratici officially started work at Viola Park on Wednesday and was unveiled to the media on Thursday after departing Tottenham.
- He said he chose Fiorentina around December 15–16 and signed a four-and-a-half-year contract that is not contingent on staying up.
- Paratici warned the club must “suffer” over the next months as it battles relegation, sitting one point from safety with 15 matches remaining.
- He outlined a remit that goes beyond transfers to coordinating multiple areas of the club and voiced trust in head coach Paolo Vanoli.
- Recent January signings to stabilize the squad include Manor Solomon on loan from Spurs, Jack Harrison, Marco Brescianini, Giovanni Fabbian and Daniele Rugani.