Change is afoot at Everton as the incoming Friedkin Group prepare to put their stamp on the club.
Under fire manager Sean Dyche is one of those at risk while Dan Fredkin has plans to shuffle things around upstairs.
One position which could be affected is the director of football position, currently held by Kevin Thelwell.
According to Italian outlet La Repubblica, Fabio Paratici is being lined up to replace Thelwell, who’s current deal expires at the end of the season.
Paratici has played a huge role at the likes of Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur and has recently been advising Roma, who are also owned by the Fredkin Group.
So, with that, her is everything you need to know about the Italian the Toffees are targeting.
Who is Fabio Paratici?
Fabio Paratici is a former professional footballer who now works as a sporting director for clubs.
After retiring from playing in 2004, Paratici became Sampdoria’s head scout and spent six years there before moving to Juventus in 2010.
It was at the Bianconeri where he would make his name, working as the club’s chief football officer for the best part of 11 years.
He would then join Tottenham in June 2021 following their appointment of Antonio Conte, before resigning from his position in April 2023.
How old is Fabio Paratici?
Fabio Paratici was born on 13 July 1972, making him 58 at the time of writing.
The Italian was born in Borgonovo Val Tidone, a small municipal town in the province of Piacenza.
Is Fabio Paratici banned from football?
Paratici is currently serving a 30-month suspension from football following accusations of false accounting with Juventus.
The 58-year-old is still allowed to advise clubs externally and has been in contact with Roma in recent weeks.
When could Fabio Paratici start working at Everto
If he were to join Everton, the earliest he could begin working full-time is 30 June 2025.
In the meantime he would be able to adopt a similar approach to his current work at Roma and advise from the background.
Whether that’s a route the club would take is another thing given that Thelwell would still technically be employed.
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