Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after divisive 25-year tenure

"Daniel Levy has stepped down as Tottenham chairman, the club announced Thursday, ending the nearly 25-year tenure of a divisive figure known for keeping the Premier League team profitable but being unable to turn it into a trophy-winning force. The 63-year-old Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, said he has left his role with Tottenham now a global heavyweight competing at the highest level."

"Levy's departure comes several months after Tottenham ended a 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final. It was the first major title for Spurs since they won the English League Cup in 2008, and first European triumph since they won the UEFA Cup the equivalent of the Europa League now for the second time in 1984."

"Known as a fierce and uncompromising negotiator in the transfer market, Levy was also accused by many Tottenham fans of chasing profits over silverware in failing to fully back some of the most high-profile managers in football that he employed in recent years, such as Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. There were protests against his tenure last season, when Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League."

Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham chairman after nearly 25 years. Levy kept the club profitable but failed to convert that into consistent trophy success. The 63-year-old described Tottenham as a global heavyweight competing at the highest level and said he will continue to support the club. Tottenham won the Europa League by beating Manchester United 1-0, ending a 17-year major-trophy drought and marking their first European triumph since 1984. Fans accused Levy of prioritizing profits over silverware and not fully backing managers such as Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League and Levy oversaw the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Ownership and shareholder structure remain unchanged; Levy reportedly owns approximately 30 percent.

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