Revenge against Sol Campbell? Tottenham confirms shock bid for leadership as Arsenal CEO

Apr 11, 2025

Revenge against Sol Campbell? Tottenham confirms shock bid for leadership as Arsenal CEO
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Tottenham has decided to recruit a shocking head of state. In the past, Arsenal CEO was recruited.

Tottenham announced on its official website on the 11th (Korea time) that `Vinai Venkatesham has been appointed as the team's CEO.'

Tottenham will join Venkatesham as CEO of the club's board of directors starting this summer. He serves as CEO at Arsenal and has expertise in sports and commercial operations. He is currently serving as a non-executive director of the British Olympic Association.




Chairman Daniel Levy said "The club has seen significant growth in recent years, and it was very important to expand management. Venkatesham has known each other for a long time, working together in the English Premier League (EPL) and the ECA. On his journey to success, he is personally very pleased to have decided to join the board."

Venkatesham added "I'm very happy to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer. After recharging for a while and reviewing the options, I think this particular opportunity has come to develop the team with Daniel, the board and all the staff."

Revenge against Sol Campbell? Tottenham confirms shock bid for leadership as Arsenal CEO
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This is shocking news for Arsenal and for the fans. Venkatesham has worked for Arsenal since 2010, and has served as Arsenal's executive director and CEO. He spent close to 15 years working for Arsenal before leaving Arsenal in the summer of 2024. Venkatesham then had to leave Arsenal due to Richard Garlick's appointment and chose a new club to work for Tottenham.




Arsenal fans have come under heavy fire. Some fans left for the small club", "It's the DNA of the loser. That's why he left Arsenal", 'He is a man of no loyalty'","and headed to London's worst team", "Horrible decision", "Campbell will be sad" he said, pouring out criticism.

Venkatesham's decision is compared to Campbell's previous move from Tottenham captain to Arsenal. At that time, Campbell left Tottenham for Arsenal and became the main player of the unbeaten championship, but on the contrary, he became an object of hatred for Tottenham fans. Venkatesham, on the other hand, is expected to be an object of hatred for Arsenal fans.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.