Daniel Levy Steps Down as Tottenham Executive Chairman After 25 Years
Daniel Levy’s 25-year reign as Tottenham Hotspur’s executive chairman has officially come to an end. While Spurs’ statement said Levy “stepped down,” My Newspaper Sport understands that the decision was largely influenced by the club’s ownership, who believe a leadership change could pave the way for greater sporting success.
Levy, 63, took charge of Spurs in March 2001 and leaves following the club’s Europa League triumph in May, ending a 17-year trophy drought. During his tenure, he became the Premier League’s longest-serving chairman and is estimated to have earned over £50 million. Despite significant achievements, Levy’s leadership was often criticized by fans, particularly last season, culminating in protests and chants calling for his departure.
“I am incredibly proud of the work I have done together with the executive team and all our employees,” Levy said in a statement. “We have built this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level… 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.”
Levy’s era oversaw the monumental transition from White Hart Lane to the £1 billion Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, inaugurated in 2019, and Spurs’ run to the Champions League final under Mauricio Pochettino in 2019. Under his leadership, Tottenham became financially formidable, with a combination of high stadium revenues, cautious transfer spending, and a historically lower wage structure. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire described Spurs as “the most profitable club in Premier League history.”
Recent months have seen significant changes at Tottenham. Vinai Venkatesham was appointed chief executive in April, while Peter Charrington takes on the newly created role of non-executive chairman. These moves are part of a wider effort by the Lewis family, Spurs’ owners through Enic, to modernize the club’s board and operations. Despite Levy’s departure, the shareholding structure remains unchanged, and there are no alterations to ownership.
Fans have had mixed reactions. My Newspaper Sport received comments reflecting both appreciation and frustration:
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Alex: “Levy has taken a team from relegation struggles to consistent European qualification, built an incredible stadium, and attracted top managers and players. He will be seen as the great moderniser of the club.”
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Woodilson: “Many fans wanted this for ages. But with no change in ownership, it’s unclear what this really means for Spurs’ future.”
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Dan: “I’ve been a firm ‘Levy Out’ supporter because of footballing decisions, but I cannot deny the club has grown tremendously under him. The stadium alone is a legacy.”
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Dave: “Thankful for his financial leadership. Now he has stepped down, hopefully, we can see sporting success catch up with his management achievements.”
Levy departs as Tottenham sits fourth in the Premier League after three games of the 2025-26 season. While only two trophies were won during his tenure—the League Cup in 2008 and the Europa League last May—his impact on Spurs’ infrastructure, financial stability, and global profile is undeniable.
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, speaking to My Newspaper Radio 5 Live, summarized Levy’s legacy: “Mixed emotions. On the business side, he’s done a phenomenal job. On the pitch, there’s underachievement, but you can’t take away the stadium, the training ground, and the way he’s shaped the club. He always had the best interests of Spurs at heart.”
Levy will retain a stake in Enic but will cease all direct involvement with Tottenham, marking the end of an era and the start of a new chapter for the club.
