Tottenham pauses search for new sporting director until after summer transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Tottenham Hotspur has put its search for a new sporting director on hold. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham announced during a recent Fan Advisory Board meeting that the position is no longer a key priority and will be revisited after the summer transfer window. Fabio Paratici, who previously held the role, left the club in February. Johan Lange, head coach Roberto De Zerbi, and newly appointed director of football operations Rafi Moersen will oversee recruitment for the upcoming transfer window. Venkatesham described the previous season as 'unacceptable' and emphasized the need to improve on-field performance.
- •Search for new sporting director paused until after the transfer window.
- •Vinai Venkatesham cited the position as no longer a top priority.
- •Roberto De Zerbi and Rafi Moersen are leading recruitment efforts.
- •Previous sporting director Fabio Paratici left the club in February.
- •Venkatesham called last season 'unacceptable' after narrowly avoiding relegation.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — Tottenham give update as search for new sporting director is paused
"Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham confirmed it was no longer a key priority
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