Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy steps down from role

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has surprisingly parted ways with the North London club after 25 years of service.

Daniel Levy has resigned with immediate effect as the Premier League‘s longest-serving chairman, having acquired a stake in Spurs from Lord Alan Sugar in December 2000.

Over the past 25 years, Levy spearheaded the development of a new training ground and stadium for Tottenham, but faced fan criticism for insufficient investment in the transfer market.

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Spurs have already seen some significant changes in the backroom this summer. Levy appointed Thomas Frank as Tottenham’s new men’s team manager and Martin Ho for the women’s team, following the respective departures of Ange Postecoglou and Robert Vilahamn.

Under Levy’s stewardship, Tottenham won the League Cup and Europa League triumphs in May, alongside reaching the Champions League final under Mauricio Pochettino.

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In a statement, 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.”

Levy’s departure ushers in a new-look top-level management to oversee a new direction of the club, with Vinai Venkatesham hired as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while Peter Charrington, who joined recently, steps into the newly created role of non-executive chairman.

A club’s official website added: “This is all part of the club’s ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success… There are no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure of the club.”