Paratici ‘not sure’ Tottenham’s training centre is better than Fiorentina’s

Fabio Paratici says that Tottenham have the ‘best training centre in the world’, but he’s ‘not sure’ it’s better than Fiorentina’s Viola Park.

Fiorentina unveiled their new director, Paratici, at a press conference today.

The former Juventus and Tottenham director spoke about several issues, including his view on the club’s long-term future and the team’s struggle in 2025-26.

Paratici revealed he decided to move to Fiorentina from Tottenham in mid-December after a meeting in London with the Tuscans’ CEO Alessandro Ferrari.

Paratici, 53, also spoke about Tottenham and Fiorentina’s training centres, which are surely among the best in Europe.

Fiorentina inaugurated their Viola Park in October 2023. It is the largest privately owned sports training centre in Italy and one of the biggest in Europe.

“It’s an extraordinary training centre, crazy,” Paratici said via Violanews.

“Tottenham’s is the best in the world, but I’m not sure it’s better than this, and I’ve only seen some parts.”

Fiorentina are still in the relegation zone, but just one point below safety.

Next Saturday, they host Torino at the Stadio Franchi, so Paratici was asked whether he feels some derby vibes, having spent 11 years at Juventus.

“My derby in recent years was against Arsenal,” he replied.

“Now we must think about ourselves. It’s an important game, fundamental, like the following 15. We won’t solve the problem until May 24.”