Former Tottenham managing director of football Fabio Paratici attended the Europa League final on Wednesday as a return takes a step closer.

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• Paratici attends Europa League final
• Left Tottenham in 2023
• Return moves a step closer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Tutto Mercato Web report that Paratici was at the game in Bilbao, where Spurs ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy by beating Manchester United 1-0. His presence appears to validate recent reports that he could return to the club, with the same publication claiming earlier that this month that the chances of it happening are "increasingly strong".

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Paratici worked for the club from 2021 until he left in 2023 due to his involvement in the investigation, a financial scandal that hit Italian football. He was handed a 30-month ban from football but could return to the club in a director role when the suspension ends on July 20.

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  Nine of Tottenham's starting XI in Bilbao consisted of players Paratici signed for the club during his first stint, the report states. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is said to still hold him in high regard.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR TOTTENHAM?

  Tottenham face Brighton in their last game of the 2024/25 campaign on Sunday before attentions turn to building on their Europa League success next season.

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