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‘This is a new era’ – Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman in shock announcement

Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role as Tottenham Hotspur chairman, effective immediately. It brings an end to his near-25-year association with the north London outfit. Levy was first appointed as Tottenham chairman in 2001AFP Daniel Levy’s statement in full “I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees,” Levy said in a club statement. “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.” Peter Charrington, who has been appointed as the newly-created Non-Executive Chairman, said: “I am very honoured to become Non-Executive Chairman of this extraordinary Club and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years. “This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I do recognise there has been a lot of change in recent months as we put in place new foundations for the future. “We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team.” In the statement, Tottenham confirmed there would be no changes to its ownership or shareholder structure. The club also pointed out the recent spate of appointments, including Vinai Venkatesham and Thomas Frank as their new CEO and men’s head coach respectively, is part of its long-term succession planning. Charrington’s new role comes after he was brought on as a Non-Executive Director in March 2025. AFPLevy made the call to step down just days after the summer transfer window shut[/caption] Levy’s time at Tottenham left fans divided The announcement heralds the end of an era which began in February 2001 when Levy replaced Lord Alan Sugar as Tottenham chairman. In that time, Levy oversaw a period of remarkable transformation on and off the pitch. Financially, Levy helped Tottenham boast the ninth-highest revenue in world football last year according to Deloitte. In 2024, the north London club generated a whopping £533million in matchday, broadcasting and commercial revenue. A key driver in the off-field success was Tottenham’s move to their new stadium from White Hart Lane, where they began playing from April 2019 onwards. Despite Tottenham’s vast off-field success, Levy’s time as chairman is associated with frustrations from fans regarding their on-field performance. Spurs fans were especially vocal in their anger towards Levy in the 2024/25 seasonGetty Even though the club raked in hundreds of millions of pounds in revenue, it was rarely reflected in the transfer market. Levy also showed he was not afraid to pull the trigger when it came to managers. Under his watch, 13 permanent managers came and went from Tottenham. One of those was Ange Postecoglou, who ended the club’s agonising 17-year wait for a trophy when he steered Tottenham to victory over Manchester United in last season’s Europa League final. It was just the second trophy won in the Levy era, with the only other piece of silverware being the 2008 League Cup. Despite the triumph, Levy made the ruthless call to sack the Australian and install Frank. More to follow…

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‘This is a new era’ – Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman in shock announcement

Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role as Tottenham Hotspur chairman, effective immediately.

It brings an end to his near-25-year association with the north London outfit.

Levy was first appointed as Tottenham chairman in 2001

Daniel Levy’s statement in full

“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees,” Levy said in a club statement.

“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.”

Peter Charrington, who has been appointed as the newly-created Non-Executive Chairman, said: “I am very honoured to become Non-Executive Chairman of this extraordinary Club and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years.

“This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I do recognise there has been a lot of change in recent months as we put in place new foundations for the future.

“We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team.”

In the statement, Tottenham confirmed there would be no changes to its ownership or shareholder structure.

The club also pointed out the recent spate of appointments, including Vinai Venkatesham and Thomas Frank as their new CEO and men’s head coach respectively, is part of its long-term succession planning.

Charrington’s new role comes after he was brought on as a Non-Executive Director in March 2025.

Levy made the call to step down just days after the summer transfer window shut[/caption]

Levy’s time at Tottenham left fans divided

The announcement heralds the end of an era which began in February 2001 when Levy replaced Lord Alan Sugar as Tottenham chairman.

In that time, Levy oversaw a period of remarkable transformation on and off the pitch.

Financially, Levy helped Tottenham boast the ninth-highest revenue in world football last year according to Deloitte.

In 2024, the north London club generated a whopping £533million in matchday, broadcasting and commercial revenue.

A key driver in the off-field success was Tottenham’s move to their new stadium from White Hart Lane, where they began playing from April 2019 onwards.

Despite Tottenham’s vast off-field success, Levy’s time as chairman is associated with frustrations from fans regarding their on-field performance.

Spurs fans were especially vocal in their anger towards Levy in the 2024/25 season

Even though the club raked in hundreds of millions of pounds in revenue, it was rarely reflected in the transfer market.

Levy also showed he was not afraid to pull the trigger when it came to managers.

Under his watch, 13 permanent managers came and went from Tottenham.

One of those was Ange Postecoglou, who ended the club’s agonising 17-year wait for a trophy when he steered Tottenham to victory over Manchester United in last season’s Europa League final.

It was just the second trophy won in the Levy era, with the only other piece of silverware being the 2008 League Cup.

Despite the triumph, Levy made the ruthless call to sack the Australian and install Frank.

More to follow…