AC Milan have reportedly been forced to exit the race for sporting director Fabio Paratici, as legal issues are seen as obstacles ‘too high’ for the hire of the banned transfer guru.
Paratici was formally banned from working directly in football in 2023, when former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting. It is believed he has still been consulting on transfers for Spurs.
As such, TEAMtalk is aware that he is on track to return to north London – where he spent a short time as sporting director prior to his ban – when he’s able to, in July. Sources have also stated that AC Milan were vying for the hire of Paratici.
Reports elsewhere have stated that there was an agreement in place for the director to join…