Spurs chief scout Leonardo Gabbanini leaves with new sporting director due

Tottenham chose not to rush the appointment of a sporting director after making Ange Postecoglou their manager. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Leonardo Gabbanini has left his position as Tottenham’s chief scout as the club restructures before the anticipated appointment of a new sporting director.

Gabbanini played a prominent role in the club’s summer transfer business, working closely with the chairman, Daniel Levy, and the manager, Ange Postecoglou, after the resignation of the managing director of football, Fabio Paratici, in April.