Paratici shares what new Tottenham boss Conte is like behind the scenes, and the January window

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Fabio Paratici has told a Tottenham press conference what Antonio Conte is like behind the scenes – and spoke about the upcoming January window.

Paratici spoke to the media with Conte still awaiting a working Visa to start his role. The 52-year-old penned an 18-month deal on Tuesday afternoon.

It is still up in the air in regards to whether he will manage Tottenham on Thursday against Vitesse. But the club are confident he will get the Visa.

However, for the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Paratici was in place – answering questions. Then, captain Hugo Lloris came in.

Paratici spoke about his relationship with Conte having worked with the Italian at Juventus. He shared what he was like behind the scenes.

The Spurs managing director also responded to questions regarding the January window, and if a budget had been discussed.

“I worked with Antonio before. I know him very well; a hard worker. A lot of passion, knowledge, one of the best coaches in the world,” Paratici said.

“Must work hard and be committed. We don’t speak about players [or January] until now. We have to be focused on our team.

“I think the team is competitive. We have very good players so we don’t speak about players now. Not the right time.”

Paratici on Conte and January: What can Tottenham fans expect?

In terms of Conte, Paratici sums up what Tottenham fans will get – a hard-working gaffer, with tactical nous. That will be reflected in the squad.

Tottenham’s players are expected to up their work rate. Currently, the Spurs players sit bottom of the running stats in the Premier League, 20th place.

That will change, with reports already stating that the first training session he saw – was spiced with much greater intensity.

For January, there is no way Conte would have joined without assurances in regards to the next two windows. Money will be spent.