Daniel Levy leaves Tottenham: Spurs' record spending under former chairman

Appointed chairman of Tottenham in February 2001, Daniel Levy departed from his role on Thursday. Despite criticism, especially following Spurs' Europa League triumph last season, the 63-year-old executive has undeniably propelled the London club into a new era, largely through substantial investments in the transfer market.

The 2024–2025 season was particularly eventful: Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League but clinched the Europa League title with a final victory over Manchester United. Entering the new season, the club aimed to align their league position with their aspirations.

With qualification secured for the next phase of the UEFA Champions League, facing formidable opponents like Paris Saint-Germain and Dortmund, Tottenham made headlines on Thursday by announcing the departure of their long-standing chairman, Levy, who had been in office since February 2001.

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Tottenham's Record Transfer: Dominic Solanke

Under Levy's leadership, Tottenham made notable strides in the transfer market. This summer, the club spent approximately £180 million, including:

• Xavi Simons: £51.8m
• Mohammed Kudus: £55m
• Mathys Tel: £30m

These acquisitions positioned Tottenham as the seventh-highest spending English club during this transfer window. 

Since Daniel Levy's appointment in 2001, Tottenham has spent approximately £1.95bn on player acquisitions. The highest expenditure occurred in the 2023–2024 season, with £235m invested in new signings.

This article was originally published on Top Mercato.