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Shocked Kane Lauds Levy's Legacy at Spurs

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September 10, 2025

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was surprised by Daniel Levy's decision to step down as executive chairman after nearly 25 years, but said the Englishman's impact on the club had been transformative.

Shocked Kane Lauds Levy's Legacy at Spurs

LONDON - Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was surprised by Daniel Levy's decision to step down as executive chairman after nearly 25 years, but said the Englishman's impact on the club had been transformative.

While he was unable to end Spurs' wait for a first English top-flight title since 1961, Levy's legacy includes a new stadium and state-of-the-art training ground as well as a first major trophy since 2008, following their Europa League triumph last season.

"I didn't expect it, didn't see that coming," Kane told British media ahead of England's World Cup qualifier in Serbia on Sept 9 (Sept 10, Singapore time).

"Daniel has been a fantastic chairman for Tottenham in the 20 years or so he's been there.

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