Tottenham confirm new appointment as Lewis family revamp continues

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the appointment of Dan Lewindon as the club's new performance director. He has joined the Lilywhites from City Football Group, where he is currently serving his notice period.

Lewindon will oversee the medical, sports science, nutrition, and psychology departments across the men's, women's, and academy teams. He joined City Football Group in August 2022 as director of player health and performance, working across their network of clubs, which includes Manchester City, Girona, and New York City.

Prior to this, Lewindon enjoyed a six-year stint as head of high-performance science and medicine at the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). In an official statement, Johan Lange, the co-sporting director, said: "We are delighted that Dan will be joining us as Performance Director.

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"He was the standout candidate and brings a wealth of experience across a wide range of team and individual sports, working in high-performance environments with elite athletes.

"Dan also has a strong academic background, and his expertise will be hugely beneficial to us as we drive this area of the Club with innovative thinking. We look forward to Dan starting."

The arrival of Lewindon follows the return of Fabio Paratici, who was recently appointed as Tottenham's new co-sporting director. As part of a wider restructure in light of Daniel Levy's departure, the former Juventus chief works alongside Lange.

Last week, an official club statement outlined how they plan to 'deliver sustained on-pitch success'. It reads: "This is part of a new structure for our men’s football operation, designed to strengthen leadership, collaboration and long-term decision-making across all areas of the men’s and boys’ game.

"Together, they will lead our men’s football strategy and drive an ambitious new chapter for the club. This evolution forms part of the club’s continued investment in world-class men’s and women’s football structures designed to deliver sustained on-pitch success.

"Johan and Fabio’s combined expertise will ensure that every decision, from player pathways and performance development to scouting and recruitment, is aligned and supports one overarching goal – to build a winning, world-class men’s team that endures.

"This partnership reflects a progressive approach to modern football operations - uniting two proven leaders with complementary experience, and a commitment to collaboration and innovation."

Vinai Venkatesham, who was named as the club's new chief executive officer in April 2025, also offered an insight on the roles of Paratici and Lange. He said: "This is an important evolution in how we operate.

"The remit of a sporting director today is vast, and by uniting two exceptional leaders in Johan and Fabio, we’re setting the foundations for sustained success.

"They are both outstanding football minds, with complementary expertise and strong track records. This structure reflects our ambition and our determination to compete at the very highest level to deliver for our supporters.

"Together, Fabio and Johan will lead with purpose - building not only a competitive men’s squad, but a connected football ecosystem where every detail contributes to our shared ambition: to make our club a benchmark for excellence in world football."