Tottenham target Inter director Ausilio, keen for Premier League’

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with former Inter director Piero Ausilio, who says he would like to test himself in the Premier League.

Ausilio gave the comments to Eurosport while speaking at the Social Football Summit in Turin about his departure from Inter in September, which ended a 28‑year association with the club.

“I’m doing very well,” he said, adding that his long and unique stint at Inter had naturally come to an end.

He explained that leaving after a big win – a Serie A title and a Coppa Italia – together with the financial results of those years was how he always imagined his exit.

He noted he would not have accepted leaving the year before, after a second‑place finish and a final lost in Munich.

He said his original aim had always been to bring Inter back to where they deserved to be.

Inter exit and successor

Ausilio was sporting director of Inter during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari and Inter on 28 August 2023 at the Sardegna Arena.

After his exit, his long‑time deputy Dario Baccin became Inter’s chief sport officer.

Ausilio said he has not spoken to president Beppe Marotta since leaving, but sees Baccin regularly, noting their ten‑year working relationship.

He added that Inter’s choice of Baccin reflects recognition of his work and that relationships do not disappear overnight.

Tottenham’s pursuit

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was observed at Old Trafford on 10 October 2026 during a Premier League match, confirming his role at the club.

Tottenham have been heavily linked with Ausilio since his exit and De Zerbi is reportedly keen to work with him.

The club have been searching for a new sporting director since Fabio Paratici departed for Fiorentina.

Ausilio insisted no agreement has been reached but said he is interested in moving to England.

He said his wish is to test himself in a different league and that the Premier League is a fascinating project, though he does not expect to move tomorrow.

He added that he would seriously consider the opportunity if it arose.

Ausilio also recalled a 2025 meeting with Cesc Fàbregas in London before Inter appointed Cristian Chivu as coach.

He said Fàbregas and he have known each other since the latter visited Appiano Gentile when he was at Como.