If not associated with football, Daniel Levy would have been considered one of the greatest executives of a sports club. He has overseen the construction of a stadium that is considered the most modern in England, along with a training ground in the best group in Europe.
Levy keeps operating costs low while diversifying business operations. From NFL matches, football, boxing to large-scale concerts. He was even brave enough to get Tottenham involved in the Super League negotiations, despite them not winning a domestic league since 2014.
However, over the past year, Levy has faced a wave of continuous opposition from Spurs fans.
The news of Levy's resignation surprised many people, but when looking back, perhaps he himself felt that the end was approaching. In February, he admitted that "all options are open" when fans called for him to leave the chair.
Last month, in a rare interview with Gary Neville, Levy said: "When I'm not here anymore, I'm sure I'll be noticed." This is a sign that he has begun to reflect on his heritage.
At the age of 63, he even missed the recent European Super Cup match to send his daughter to the US to study. It was a detail that revealed that Levy's priorities in life have changed.
Tottenham are also entering the restructuring phase. Vinai Venkatesham - former CEO of Arsenal - was appointed this summer. Although Levy and his family still hold nearly 30% of Spurs' shares, it is clear that Lewis (owner of Enic) wants a new direction.
It is the close financial attachment and the fact that Levy is the highest-paid president in the Premier League that has made fans increasingly upset. They are interested in one thing only - victory and the title.
The paradox of modern football is clearly shown at Tottenham. Before each match, videos of their heroic history appear with Danny Blanchflower's famous saying "football is glory". However, immediately after that, fans had to witness the team operating as a business, proud that the salary/revenue ratio was only 42%.
Levy, to be fair, has shouldered a huge task. White Hart Lane was forced to upgrade, and he turned it into a state-of-the-art stadium in Europe right on Spurs' traditional land. Remember, this is not easy in London. But the cost of £1 billion has held the "Roosters" back for many years, just Arsenal's lesson for the Emirates.
The caution in the transfer market, accompanied by escalating ticket prices, has exhausted the patience of fans. After 24 years under Levy, Spurs have reached the semi-finals 16 times, reached the final 7 times, and were second in the Premier League and Champions League, but have only won 2 titles. That was the 2008 League Cup and last season's Europa League.
The big question remains. If they dare to take more risks in the transfer market, can Tottenham become a real force instead of just getting close to victory?
"Thank you to the fans for accompanying me. The journey has never been easy, but we have improved a lot. I will continue to support the team" - Levy said goodbye to Tottenham.
