Tottenham have announced football director Franco Baldini has left the club.

The Italian, who has been with the club for more than two years, is leaving the White Hart Lane club by mutual consent.

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 played a major role in Tottenham's recruitment drive during the 2013 summer transfer window, which also saw Gareth Bale join Real Madrid for a world-record £85million.