Tottenham Hotspur are expected to make contact with former Internazionale sporting director Piero Ausilio in the coming days, according to Italian journalist Schira.
The Premier League club are interested in appointing Ausilio and are set to open talks with him shortly. Tottenham’s new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, is understood to hold the experienced executive in high regard and supports the club’s pursuit of the former Internazionale sporting director.
Ausilio recently left Internazionale after failing to reach an agreement with the club over a contract extension. His departure brought an end to a 28-year association with the Nerazzurri, during which he held a senior sporting role at the club.
Schira reports that Tottenham are now considering Ausilio as a potential addition to their football structure. The first step is expected to be contact between the two parties, with discussions likely to take place in the coming days.
The report does not state that an agreement has been reached, but it indicates that Tottenham are prepared to explore the possibility of bringing Ausilio to the club. De Zerbi’s support is also said to be an important factor in the pursuit.
Ausilio’s long spell at Internazionale means he would bring extensive experience of working within a major European club. Tottenham’s interest follows his departure from the Nerazzurri, where he remained for nearly three decades before the two sides were unable to agree terms for a contract extension.
The timing of the approach would give Tottenham the opportunity to assess whether Ausilio is interested in a new role and whether the club can reach an agreement with him. Talks between Tottenham Hotspur and Ausilio are expected to begin in the near future, according to Schira.
For De Zerbi, the prospect of working with an executive he rates highly appears to have helped shape Tottenham’s interest. The manager is reported to support the move, although the outcome will depend on the discussions expected to take place over the coming days.
At this stage, the report points only to planned contact and the opening of negotiations. Ausilio’s future has become the focus of attention since his exit from Internazionale, while Tottenham are preparing to determine whether he can become part of the club’s plans.
The story was reported on 3 September by Schira, who stated that Tottenham are expected to contact Ausilio and that De Zerbi endorses the proposed move.
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