Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that long-time executive chairman Daniel Levy has left his position after nearly a quarter of a century at the club.
Reflecting on his years in charge, Levy said he was “incredibly proud” of the progress achieved alongside the staff and board. He highlighted the transformation of the north London side into a global force, stressing that beyond the footballing growth, a strong sense of community had also been established.
During his time, Levy was responsible for managerial appointments from Glenn Hoddle in 2001 through to current coach Thomas Frank. One of his most significant milestones was guiding the construction of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which replaced White Hart Lane and is now used for concerts and American football under a 10-year deal signed in 2018.
He also oversaw major player dealings, most notably Gareth Bale’s then world-record transfer to Real Madrid for £86 million in 2013, and supported a model centred on nurturing talent, with players like Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min and Dele Alli benefiting from this approach.
At one point, Levy became the highest-earning leader in the league, with annual pay exceeding £6 million.
Reactions and challenges
The departing chairman acknowledged supporters in his farewell remarks, admitting that his journey had not always been smooth but pointing out that “significant progress” had been made. He pledged to remain a passionate backer of the team in the future.
Despite the club’s advances, many fans frequently voiced frustrations about financial policies under his stewardship, which were often seen as more cautious compared with rivals in England’s so-called “Big Six.”
New leadership at the club
Tottenham stressed that no changes have been made to ownership or shareholder structures. Earlier this year, Vinai Venkatesham, previously with Arsenal, arrived as chief executive. Peter Charrington has been appointed as non-executive chairman.
Commenting on the changes, Charrington admitted there had been considerable transition but emphasised that the focus is now on “stability and empowering talented people” under Venkatesham and his executive team.
