{
  "id": 7318191,
  "title": "Spurs set to recruit key Italian to role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/spurs-set-to-recruit-key-italian-to-role",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-set-recruit-key-italian-125000353.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham are set to recruit former Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio to bolster their squad development efforts. The move, rumored to be nearing conclusion in January transfer window talks, would see Ausilio take on the same role at White Hart Lane. The speculation surrounding Ausilio's impending arrival underlines Tottenham's desire for a stable and experienced leader to steer their rebuilding process. His appointment would complement head coach Roberto De Zerbi's vision, providing the kind of football governance needed to transform the club's approach to player acquisitions. Tottenham's recent transfer spending, including high-profile acquisitions like Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, has drawn scrutiny due to the lack of immediate results. With four league matches without a win and only one victory in the League Cup, the club appears to be in need of more than just star power. An experienced sporting director like Ausilio could help ensure that Tottenham's considerable investment in talent translates into a cohesive and structured squad. The addition of a seasoned executive with a proven track record at a top-tier club could bring much-needed stability and strategic acumen to the Tottenham hierarchy.",
  "summary": "Piero Ausilio to Tottenham could shape Spurs rebuild under Roberto De ZerbiTottenham have spent heavily, changed direction and still find themselves peering up from 17th in the Premier League. That is...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tottenham to recruit former Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio.",
    "Ausilio to bolster squad development efforts and provide football governance.",
    "Addition aims to translate investment into a cohesive and structured squad."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}