Tottenham confirm new £100m cash injection as Lewis family state ambition

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Tottenham's owners have injected £100million into the club in a bid to help deliver "long-term sporting success".

Following Daniel Levy's shock departure last month after almost 25 years as executive chairman, there were suggestions that the Lewis family, the club's majority shareholders, were plotting a potential sale of Spurs.

However, sources close to the family have insisted they remain committed to the club and are determined to oversee a more successful era on the pitch.

In recent weeks, three groups have had expressions of interest in a takeover of Spurs rejected and have subsequently confirmed that they will not be making bids.

In a further signal of the Lewis family's intent, a fresh cash injection of £100m has now been made.

Spurs said in a statement: "This equity injection will further strengthen the club’s financial position and equip the club’s leadership team with additional resources to continue the focus on driving long-term sporting success.

"This additional capital is part of the Lewis family’s ongoing commitment to the club and its future."

Joe Lewis' children Vivienne and Charles have become increasingly visible figures at Tottenham, along with Nick Beucher, the husband of Vivienne's daughter.

The family made the decision to remove Levy and have handed control of the day-to-day running of the club to chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.

Peter Charrington has also come in as non-executive chairman and he praised the Lewis family for injecting new capital into the club.

“As I stated a few weeks ago, our focus is on stability and empowering the management team to deliver on the club’s ambitions," Charrington said.

"I know the Lewis family are also ambitious for the future. Today’s capital commitment reflects that ambition and I would like to thank them for their ongoing support.

"We will continue to do all we can to ensure that Vinai and his team are supported in the best way possible to take this club forward.”

A source close to the Lewis family told Standard Sport: "This is additional funding. As the club's management decides what's needed to deliver success, more money will be available. The Lewis family is committed to backing the club to be successful."