Paratici has previously worked at Italian clubs Sampdoria and Juventus

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Fabio Paratici will return to his role of sporting director two-and-a-half years after he was banned by Fifa.

BBC Sport reported in May that talks were under way about a possible comeback for the 53-year-old.

Paratici will hold the position of joint-sporting director with Johan Lange and oversee Spurs' men's football strategy including performance development, scouting and recruitment.

He resigned from the role in April 2023 after his appeal against a 30-month Fifa ban for financial irregularities was rejected by Italy's highest sports court.