Confirmed: Tottenham director Franco Baldini leaves 'by mutual consent'

Franco Baldini has left his position as technical director of Tottenham

Baldini has been with Tottenham for over two years in the role of technical director.

The Italian oversaw the world-record £85million sale of Gareth Bale and was thought to be largely responsible for the signings of Paulinho, Nacer Chadli, Etienne Capoue, Roberto Soldado, Vlad Chiriches, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela that summer.

A statement from the club read: "Franco joined us as technical director in June 2013 from AS Roma where he was general director.

"He leaves us now to spend time outside of club football. We wish him all the best for the future."

Baldini was assistant to Fabio Capello between 2007 and 2012, when the Italian was in charge of the England national team.

Baldini oversaw the reinvestment at Spurs following Gareth Bale's departure