OFFICIAL: Fabio Paratici Free to Return as 30-Month Suspension Ends — “Football Is My Life”

After a lengthy absence from the frontlines of football management, Fabio Paratici, former sporting director of Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus, is now officially free to return to active football duties following the expiration of his 30-month global suspension.

The Italian executive, who was banned due to his alleged role in financial irregularities during his time at Juventus, has maintained a low profile since the ban was extended globally by FIFA in March 2023. Initially, the Italian FA had imposed a domestic ban, but it was later broadened to cover all football-related activities worldwide.

Paratici’s suspension was one of the most high-profile punishments handed out in the wake of the Juventus accounting scandal, also known as ‘Prisma Investigation’, which rocked Italian football and led to a wave of resignations, point deductions, and legal battles.

Now that the ban has expired, Paratici is eligible to take up a role at any football club or association globally, and he’s wasting no time signaling his return.

In his first official remarks following the end of the suspension, Paratici said:

“I never stopped thinking about football. I always felt part of this world, it’s my life.”

Sources close to the former director confirm that multiple clubs across Europe and the Middle East have shown interest in his services, with Paratici reportedly keeping his options open.

During his time at Juventus, Paratici was instrumental in building a dominant squad that won multiple Serie A titles, bringing in stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, and Matthijs de Ligt. At Spurs, his tenure was shorter and marred by the legal troubles, but he was credited with helping secure the signing of Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur, who remain key figures at the North London club.

As Paratici eyes his return, fans and football insiders are watching closely to see where he lands next — and whether the shadow of the past will continue to follow him.

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