Tottenham contact Piero Ausilio regarding potential sporting director role

Tottenham Hotspur have initiated contact with Piero Ausilio as the long-time Inter Milan sporting director prepares to depart the Italian club. Ausilio, who has spent 28 years at Inter Milan, is expected to leave when his current contract expires. The North London club is currently seeking a new sporting director following the departure of Fabio Paratici to Fiorentina earlier this year. While Johan Lange remains involved in the club's technical operations, Tottenham are looking to add experience to their recruitment strategy. Ausilio is credited with building successful squads on limited budgets during his tenure in Italy, overseeing the signing of players such as Lautaro Martinez, Nicolò Barella, and Marcus Thuram. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has been previously linked to Inter Milan and maintains a professional relationship with Ausilio, suggesting a potential alignment for a future collaboration at Tottenham.

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