Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role as executive chairman after 24 years in charge of the club.
Levy, who was appointed in March 2001, leaves shortly after the club ended a 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League last season.
Reflecting on his departure, Daniel Levy said:
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees. We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level. More than that, we have built a community.
“I was lucky enough to work with some of the greatest people in this sport, from the team at Lilywhite House and Hotspur Way to all the players and managers over the years.
“I wish to thank all the fans that have supported me over the years. It hasn’t always been an easy journey but significant progress has been made. I will continue to support this club passionately.”
Tottenham also announced that Peter Charrington will take on the newly created role of non-executive chairman. Charrington, a director of the club’s owners ENIC, joined the Spurs board earlier this year as a non-executive director.
While European success brought relief, Spurs endured a tough Premier League campaign, finishing 17th under Ange Postecoglou. The Australian coach was dismissed in the summer and replaced by Thomas Frank.
Daniel Levy’s tenure was not without controversy, as fan protests grew last season. During the home defeat to Leicester, banners were displayed with messages such as “Our game is about glory, Levy’s game is about greed” and “24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy – time for change,” alongside regular chants of “Levy out.”
One of Daniel Levy’s most notable achievements was overseeing the move from White Hart Lane to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019.
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has described Tottenham as the “most profitable club in Premier League history,” crediting the stadium’s revenue potential, the club’s historically lower wage bill, and a cautious approach to transfers.
