Tottenham Hotspur have announced that long-serving executive chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down after almost 25 years in charge.
Levy, 63, was appointed in March 2001 and became the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman. His tenure ended after Spurs lifted the Europa League in May, their first trophy in 17 years.
During his time at the club, Levy oversaw major transformations, including the £1bn move from White Hart Lane to the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019. He was widely regarded as a tough negotiator and credited with making Spurs one of the Premier League’s most profitable clubs, though he also faced persistent criticism from fans over limited success on the pitch.
Last season, protests intensified, with banners reading “24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy – time for change” and chants of “Levy out” at matches. Spurs finished 17th in the league, leading to the sacking of Ange Postecoglou and the appointment of Thomas Frank.
In his farewell statement, Levy said he was “incredibly proud” of his work in building Spurs “into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level” and thanked fans, staff and players. He added he would continue to support the club passionately.
Peter Charrington, a director of Tottenham’s owners ENIC, takes over as non-executive chairman. The club confirmed there will be no changes to ownership or shareholder structure.
“This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch,” Charrington said. “We are fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the club.”