Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after 24 years

Overview

• Daniel Levy has stepped down as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman with immediate effect.
• The Premier League club confirmed on September 4, 2025.
• His departure marks the end of a 24-year tenure at the helm.

Daniel Levy has stepped down as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman with immediate effect, the Premier League club confirmed on September 4, 2025. His departure marks the end of a 24-year tenure at the helm.

In his farewell statement, Levy expressed pride in what had been achieved during his time at Spurs.

"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.”

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He also highlighted the sense of community built around the club.

"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 will continue to support this club passionately." - Levy

Finally, Levy thanked supporters for standing by him throughout the journey.

"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 issued a statement reflecting on the club’s transformation.

"Tottenham Hotspur has been transformed over the last quarter of a century. It has played in European competitions in the last 18 of 20 seasons, becoming one of the world's most recognised football clubs, consistently investing in its academy, players and facilities, including a new, world-class stadium and state of the art training centre.

"The club has also competed regularly at the highest level, enjoying a number of fantastic on-field successes, including the recent Europa League cup win.”

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The club added that recent senior appointments were part of succession planning.

"As part of its succession planning, the club has made a number of senior appointments in recent months. Vinai Venkatesham was hired as chief executive officer (CEO), with Thomas Frank as our new men's head coach and Martin Ho as women's head coach. Peter Charrington joined the board and will step into the newly created role of non-executive chairman."