Tottenham Hotspur’s long-time chairman Daniel Levy has stepped down from his role, bringing an end to a tenure that stretched almost a quarter of a century.

Levy, 63, has been one of the most influential—and controversial—figures in English football during his time at Spurs. While he turned the club into a financial powerhouse and oversaw the move from White Hart Lane to the state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, fans often accused him of prioritizing profits over trophies.

His exit comes just three months after the surprise sacking of Australian coach Ange Postecoglou, who had delivered Spurs their first piece of silverware in 17 years by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final. That victory was Tottenham’s first European trophy since 1984 and their first major title since lifting the League Cup in 2008.

Despite that success, Spurs slumped to 17th in the Premier League last season, sparking protests from fans frustrated with what they saw as the club’s mismanagement and lack of direction.

Reflecting on his decision, Levy described his Spurs journey as far from easy but insisted he was leaving the club as “a global heavyweight competing at the highest level.” He added that he would remain a passionate supporter.

Levy is still the majority owner of the club, with Spurs confirming that his departure won’t affect its shareholder structure. Peter Charrington has stepped in as non-executive chairman and praised Levy and his family for their long-standing dedication.

Levy’s time at Tottenham will be remembered as one of huge growth off the pitch, but with lingering questions about whether the club ever truly fulfilled its potential on it. Photo by Doha Stadium Plus Qatar, Wikimedia commons.