Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in a shock move on Thursday (Spe 4) after a controversial reign lasting nearly 25 years. Levy was the driving force behind Tottenham's £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) stadium and state-of-the-art training centre. But the 63-year-old was a polarising figure among Tottenham fans, with numerous protests against him during difficult spell for the Premier League team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, had come under fire more than ever over the last few seasons. A series of failed managerial appointments and the club's transfer policy infuriated supporters and turned up the heat on Levy, who was accused of caring more about the club's financial profits than success on the pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tottenham endured their worst top-flight finish since 1976-77 last season, coming 17th before salvaging the campaign by winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League. That success -- which ended Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought -- was not enough to spare boss Ange Postecoglou from Levy's wrath as the Australian was sacked after two turbulent seasons in charge.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/france-captain-kylian-mbappe-calls-for-more-time-off-for-players-amid-crowded-schedule-1757005413269">‘We just need a bit more rest,’ France captain Mbappe calls for more time off for players amid crowded schedule</a>&nbsp;Levy hired Thomas Frank from Brentford to replace Postecoglou in the last significant decision of his reign.&nbsp;"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," Levy said in a statement. "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.&nbsp;"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."&nbsp;Vinai Venkatesham was hired as Tottenham's chief executive officer in April, while Peter Charrington joined the board in March and will step into the newly created role of Non-Executive Chairman.<h3>‘A new era of leadership’</h3>&nbsp;"I am very honoured to become Non-Executive Chairman of this extraordinary Club and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years," Charrington said. "This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I do recognise there has been a lot of change in recent months as we put in place new foundations for the future.&nbsp;"We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team."&nbsp;Since Levy took the reins in 2001, Tottenham had won just two trophies, with the 2008 League Cup followed by the long wait that ended with last season's Europa League final victory over Manchester United.&nbsp;Levy became renowned for his ruthless sacking of managers as the likes of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino and Nuno Espirito Santo were dismissed.&nbsp;Tottenham's best period under Levy came during Pochettino's spell. The Argentine led Tottenham to three successive top-three finishes in the Premier League and reached the 2019 Champions League final. Even Pochettino couldn't escape Levy's axe, but the spotlight eventually turned on the chairman.&nbsp;Tottenham fans were furious as their side was spluttering badly last season, and a difficult summer transfer window, which saw the club miss out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, only increased the pressure on Levy.&nbsp;One banner displayed last season at Levy's pride and joy -- the gleaming 62,000-capacity stadium that opened in 2019 -- summed up the divisive nature of his reign.&nbsp;"24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy - time for change", it said.&nbsp;While Tottenham eventually added a trophy to that meagre haul in the Levy era, the disillusioned supporters have finally got their wish.&nbsp;There will be no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure of the club following Levy's departure.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, had come under fire more than ever over the last few seasons.

Daniel Levy stepped down as Tottenham executive chairman in a shock move on Thursday (Spe 4) after a controversial reign lasting nearly 25 years. Levy was the driving force behind Tottenham's £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) stadium and state-of-the-art training centre. But the 63-year-old was a polarising figure among Tottenham fans, with numerous protests against him during difficult spell for the Premier League team. Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, had come under fire more than ever over the last few seasons. A series of failed managerial appointments and the club's transfer policy infuriated supporters and turned up the heat on Levy, who was accused of caring more about the club's financial profits than success on the pitch. Tottenham endured their worst top-flight finish since 1976-77 last season, coming 17th before salvaging the campaign by winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League. That success -- which ended Tottenham's 17-year trophy drought -- was not enough to spare boss Ange Postecoglou from Levy's wrath as the Australian was sacked after two turbulent seasons in charge. Also read | ‘We just need a bit more rest,’ France captain Mbappe calls for more time off for players amid crowded schedule Levy hired Thomas Frank from Brentford to replace Postecoglou in the last significant decision of his reign. "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," Levy said in a statement. "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." Vinai Venkatesham was hired as Tottenham's chief executive officer in April, while Peter Charrington joined the board in March and will step into the newly created role of Non-Executive Chairman. ‘A new era of leadership’ "I am very honoured to become Non-Executive Chairman of this extraordinary Club and, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Daniel and his family for their commitment and loyalty to the Club over so many years," Charrington said. "This is a new era of leadership for the club, on and off the pitch. I do recognise there has been a lot of change in recent months as we put in place new foundations for the future. "We are now fully focused on stability and empowering our talented people across the Club, led by Vinai and his executive team." Since Levy took the reins in 2001, Tottenham had won just two trophies, with the 2008 League Cup followed by the long wait that ended with last season's Europa League final victory over Manchester United. Levy became renowned for his ruthless sacking of managers as the likes of Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino and Nuno Espirito Santo were dismissed. Tottenham's best period under Levy came during Pochettino's spell. The Argentine led Tottenham to three successive top-three finishes in the Premier League and reached the 2019 Champions League final. Even Pochettino couldn't escape Levy's axe, but the spotlight eventually turned on the chairman. Tottenham fans were furious as their side was spluttering badly last season, and a difficult summer transfer window, which saw the club miss out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, only increased the pressure on Levy. One banner displayed last season at Levy's pride and joy -- the gleaming 62,000-capacity stadium that opened in 2019 -- summed up the divisive nature of his reign. "24 years, 16 managers, 1 trophy - time for change", it said. While Tottenham eventually added a trophy to that meagre haul in the Levy era, the disillusioned supporters have finally got their wish. There will be no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure of the club following Levy's departure. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Levy, who was the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League, had come under fire more than ever over the last few seasons.

Daniel Levy leaves as Spurs chairman after 25 years in charge

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen met each other on Thursday, July 13&nbsp;to discuss the probable sale of Harry Kane. It is reported that no actual progress was made, however, the dialogue will certainly stay open between the two clubs. Levy and Bayern have been in meetings earlier as well and are not complete strangers is the deal goes through.&nbsp;

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<h2>Kane to leave Spurs?</h2>

Tottenham will do everything they can to persuade Kane to extend his contract, keeping in mind that he could join a rival Premier League club after completing the term of his current deal. The striker will be a part of the Tottenham squad that&nbsp;depart for the pre-season tour in Australia on Friday. Kane&nbsp;met new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglu on Wednesday and trained with new signing and England teammate James Maddison.&nbsp;Postecoglu hopes Kane will be a part of his Spurs side, which he aims to revamp and make a formidable team once again in the Premier League.

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<h2>What is Tottenham's stand?</h2>

The North London club have made it very clear to Bayern that they will not accept their £70m bid for Spurs' record goalscorer. After 213 goals for the team&nbsp;and 48 shy from being the highest scorer in the Premier League, Kane has no PL titles to show for it. Kane seeks a move away with Bayern seeming to be his most likely destination.

Unsurprisingly, Tottenham have affirmed that they will not sell Kane to any English club in the current transfer window, and Manchester United, who were keen on signing the striker, have shifted their focus to Danish star Rasmus Hojlund of Atlanta.&nbsp; 
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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen met each other on Thursday, July 13 to discuss the probable sale of Harry Kane.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen met each other on Thursday, July 13 to discuss the probable sale of Harry Kane. It is reported that no actual progress was made, however, the dialogue will certainly stay open between the two clubs. Levy and Bayern have been in meetings earlier as well and are not complete strangers is the deal goes through. Bayern have submitted their second bid for Harry Kane — confirmed. 🚨🔴 Proposal worth €80m plus add-ons, as @Plettigoal reported. Tottenham already rejected €70m plus add-ons last week — and initial feeling after second bid is similar from Spurs, waiting on official answer. pic.twitter.com/GRJRXF2N3G — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2023 × Kane to leave Spurs? Tottenham will do everything they can to persuade Kane to extend his contract, keeping in mind that he could join a rival Premier League club after completing the term of his current deal. The striker will be a part of the Tottenham squad that depart for the pre-season tour in Australia on Friday. Kane met new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglu on Wednesday and trained with new signing and England teammate James Maddison. Postecoglu hopes Kane will be a part of his Spurs side, which he aims to revamp and make a formidable team once again in the Premier League. Also Read: Football: West Ham manager David Moyes unable to 'plan anything' as Declan Rice's transfer drags on What is Tottenham's stand? The North London club have made it very clear to Bayern that they will not accept their £70m bid for Spurs' record goalscorer. After 213 goals for the team and 48 shy from being the highest scorer in the Premier League, Kane has no PL titles to show for it. Kane seeks a move away with Bayern seeming to be his most likely destination. Unsurprisingly, Tottenham have affirmed that they will not sell Kane to any English club in the current transfer window, and Manchester United, who were keen on signing the striker, have shifted their focus to Danish star Rasmus Hojlund of Atlanta. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Football transfers: Spurs chairman Daniel Levy negotiates potential Harry Kane deal with Bayern Munich

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur may have to be with manager Jose Mourinho for a while as there is no break clause in his contract. Daniel Levy always wanted Mourinho to take the charge at his club and pounced on the chance when the 'Special One' was available while offering him a contract until 2023 worth a whopping&nbsp;£15&nbsp;million&nbsp;a&nbsp;season.&nbsp;

While Tottenham Hotspur were doing well under Mourinho till December, the London club has been on a crashing run of late&nbsp;spiralling&nbsp;them down in the points table. Since then, Mourinho has been under immense pressure with the club out of the title race.&nbsp;

According to a report in Daily Mail, Levy would have to shell out a massive&nbsp;£35&nbsp;million&nbsp;if he was to sack the former&nbsp;Real Madrid manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With Mourinho bagging a reported&nbsp;£290,000-a-week&nbsp;at Tottenham Hotspur,&nbsp;the London club would need to fork out&nbsp;£5m for the remainder of this season, as well as a further £30m for the next two&nbsp;seasons.&nbsp;

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However, the type of pay would be nothing new for the Portuguese who has earned&nbsp;£68m in compensation after being&nbsp;sacked by his former clubs&nbsp;Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid.&nbsp;

Interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur have just finished paying former boss Mauricio Pochettino, whom Mourinho replaced in the late stages of 2019.&nbsp;

Tottenham Hotspur faithful have already grown tired of Mourinho's defensive and unattractive football with the club dropping to ninth place in the standings following five defeats in their last six Premier League matches.&nbsp;

Reportedly, RB Leipzig manager Julian&nbsp;Nagelsmann&nbsp;is ready to accept an offer in Premier League and that has mounted even more pressure on Mourinho.&nbsp;

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However, Mourinho remains&nbsp;confident&nbsp;over his future at the club.&nbsp;

“The problem is if you don’t have pressure,” Mourinho said.&nbsp;

“I felt in trouble when I was at home and did not have pressure for a few months.&nbsp;

“That’s the problem. It comes like oxygen, it is out life, I don’t think there is any coach in the world without objectives or any kind&nbsp;if&nbsp;pressure.&nbsp;

“You just get used to it and also used to the way the press is at the time, you just have to adapt to it.”&nbsp;

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Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur may have to be with manager Jose Mourinho for a while as there is no break clause in his contract. Daniel Levy always wanted Mourinho to take the charge at his club and pounced on the chance when the 'Special One' was available while offering him a contract until 2023 worth a whopping £15 million a season.

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur may have to be with manager Jose Mourinho for a while as there is no break clause in his contract. Daniel Levy always wanted Mourinho to take the charge at his club and pounced on the chance when the 'Special One' was available while offering him a contract until 2023 worth a whopping £15 million a season. While Tottenham Hotspur were doing well under Mourinho till December, the London club has been on a crashing run of late spiralling them down in the points table. Since then, Mourinho has been under immense pressure with the club out of the title race. According to a report in Daily Mail, Levy would have to shell out a massive £35 million if he was to sack the former Real Madrid manager. With Mourinho bagging a reported £290,000-a-week at Tottenham Hotspur, the London club would need to fork out £5m for the remainder of this season, as well as a further £30m for the next two seasons. ALSO READ: Man City stride clear, Brighton pay the penalty amid refereeing chaos However, the type of pay would be nothing new for the Portuguese who has earned £68m in compensation after being sacked by his former clubs Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid. Interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur have just finished paying former boss Mauricio Pochettino, whom Mourinho replaced in the late stages of 2019. Tottenham Hotspur faithful have already grown tired of Mourinho's defensive and unattractive football with the club dropping to ninth place in the standings following five defeats in their last six Premier League matches. Reportedly, RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann is ready to accept an offer in Premier League and that has mounted even more pressure on Mourinho. ALSO READ: Monchi speaks to WION regarding UEFA Champions League and En-Nesyri's transfer rumours However, Mourinho remains confident over his future at the club. “The problem is if you don’t have pressure,” Mourinho said. “I felt in trouble when I was at home and did not have pressure for a few months. “That’s the problem. It comes like oxygen, it is out life, I don’t think there is any coach in the world without objectives or any kind if pressure. “You just get used to it and also used to the way the press is at the time, you just have to adapt to it.”

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