Former Juventus executive Fabio Paratici has officially taken a leave of absence from his role at Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
The English outfit announced the 50 year-old will temporarily take a step back from his duties as the club’s Managing Director following FIFA’s decision to extend his Italian football ban worldwide.
“This week, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced a decision to extend the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) sanctions, relating to Fabio Paratici, worldwide,” began Spurs’ statement.
“This decision was taken in advance of Fabio Paratici’s Appeal hearing against the FIGC sanctions on 19 April 2023, the result of which would then have been considered by additional stakeholders, including the Club.”
It continued, “Given FIFA’s unexpected ruling the sanctions may now have multi-jurisdictional effect, although they are still related to the FIGC Appeal.”
“In view of FIFA’s decision, Fabio has agreed with the Club that he will take an immediate leave of absence pending the outcome of his Appeal.”
