Spurs Confirm Daniel Levy Exit After 24 Years in New Statement

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the shock departure of Daniel Levy from the club just three games into the Premier League season.

Thomas Frank’s reign as Spurs head coach has barely begun, and there has been a huge decision made by the club.

From his first three Premier League games, Frank has taken six out of the nine points available, with the one disappointment coming in a 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend.

It has been a summer of change at Spurs with Frank replacing Ange Postecoglou in north London despite the Australian guiding the club to a Europa League triumph in May, which was Tottenham’s first major trophy in 17 years.

And to the surprise of many, Levy, 63, has now “stepped down” from his role as Executive Chairman after almost 25 years in the job.

Daniel Levy has stepped down as Spurs Executive Chairman (Credit:Getty)

Spurs released a statement on their website to confirm the news on Thursday evening (September 4), which read: “Tottenham Hotspur announces that Daniel Levy has today stepped down from his role as Executive Chairman after nearly 25 years.

“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.

“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.

“This is all part of the Club’s ambition to ensure that it is set up to deliver long-term sporting success.”

Daniel Levy reacts to Spurs exit

Levy first joined Spurs in 2000 when he became part of the board before going on to be the longest-serving Premier League chairman until his exit.

In the statement posted to Spurs' website, the 63-year-old explained how he is "incredibly proud of the work" he and his colleagues have done in his tenure.

Levy wrote: “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.”

During the Essex-born businessman's time at the club, Tottenham have grown as a commercial brand and now boast one of the best stadiums in world football, which Levy played a pivotal role in getting over the line.

Alongside winning the 2008 League Cup and 2025 Europa League, Spurs reached the 2019 Champions League final and regularly qualified for European competition during his reign as chairman.