It was supposed to be an important week regarding Milan’s new sporting director, and indeed, it has been. According to those at Calciomercato.com, what initially seemed like a casting process involving multiple profiles— including the names of Igli Tare and Tony D'Amico— is instead unfolding as a single negotiation. The protagonist? Fabio Paratici.
It must be said that the former Juventus executive, who will officially put behind him the disqualification related to the "Plusvalenze case" on July 20, has always been the first name on the list. He has a strong desire to get back in the game after the abrupt end of his tenure at Tottenham and wants to reassert his reputation as a talent scout.
Talks between Paratici and AC Milan:
No casting, then, but rather a series of meetings between Milan's CEO Giorgio Furlani and Paratici to define the terms of the next agreement. The negotiations are red-hot, and barring any unforeseen disruptions, he will be the figure Milan has admitted to seeking for next season. There have reportedly already been three meetings between Milan's management— with Furlani at the forefront, having reiterated his central role in the Milan project and his final say on the sporting director issue— and Paratici himself.
A relationship is therefore taking shape and could materialize in the coming weeks. It is crucial to start planning for the upcoming season, the season of a fresh start. The only remaining hurdle is the disqualification, which can still be easily bypassed with a consultant role before the reins are officially handed over to the former Juventus executive.
Details about Fabio Paratici's career:
After starting at Sampdoria, establishing himself at Juventus, and moving to the Premier League with Tottenham, Fabio Paratici is now close to returning to Italian football— through the front door. As a sporting director, he has made a name for himself with transfers that have remained in the collective memory for their ability to combine talent with cost-effectiveness. His synergy with CEO Beppe Marotta was first formed in Liguria and then solidified in Piedmont.
There, Paratici also embarked on his "solo" career, culminating in the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo. His profile, blending talent scouting, hands-on player evaluation, and financial expertise— ensuring everything fits within the budget— is exactly what Milan is looking for. Talks are ongoing, and the union seems increasingly likely.
Source: Calciomercato.com
