Daniel Levy has stepped down as Tottenham Hotspurs’s executive chairman with immediate effect after 24 years in the role.
In a statement, 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, who was appointed in March 2001, had become something of a divisive figure among Spurs supporters, overseeing the redevelopment of their home ground into one of the finest stadiums in football along with a state-of-the-art training ground yet delivering just two trophies during his two decades in charge.
Peter Charrington, director of owners ENIC, only joined the board as a non-executive director in March but he has been named as Levy’s successor.
Spurs have been in discussions with interested parties over potential fresh investment — or even a possible sale of the club — for several months, although it is unclear how advanced any talks currently are.
