Daniel Levy steps down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur

The executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur, Daniel Levy, has stepped down after nearly 25 years in the role.

In a statement, the Premier League club said his departure was part of Spurs’ “ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success”.

Mr 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 had been instrumental in bringing in new Spurs head coach Thomas Frank, following the departure of Ange Postecoglou despite the club’s success in the Europa League last season.

Tottenham said: “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.”

It added: “There are no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure of the club.”

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