Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has resigned from his position while the club awaits the resolution of his appeal against a global football ban.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) suspended Paratici for 30 months in January, and FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that the ban would apply to all football worldwide.
Because of the abrupt timing of the notification, Spurs released a statement stating that they were “urgently seeking further clarification from FIFA” regarding Paratici’s predicament.
The 50-year-appeal old’s will be heard on April 19, but Tottenham said on Friday that he will take a leave of absence from his duties until then.
“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,” a Spurs statement read.
Fabio Paratici – Update
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 31, 2023
Paratici was one of 11 individuals banned by the FIGC in January after Juventus were found guilty of alleged breaches in relation to historical transfer dealings.
Juve were docked 15 points in Serie A as part of the punishment, with Paratici and the club denying any wrongdoing and lodging an appeal to the Italian Olympic Committee.
Then-chairman Andrea Agnelli and former director Pavel Nedved were hit with 24 and eight month bans respectively, which they are also appealing in April.
Paratici’s leave of absence comes at a time when the club are on the lookout for a new head coach following the sacking of Antonio Conte last week.