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Tottenham Appoints Rafi Moersen as Director of Football Operations in Front-Office Overhaul

The hire follows confirmation of Fabio Paratici’s January exit, signaling a shift to a performance-led structure.

Overview

  • Carlos Raphael Moersen, known as Rafi, joins in a newly created role that anchors Tottenham’s effort to build a modern high-performance setup.
  • Moersen arrives from City Football Group after more than a decade in senior posts, most recently as director of football transactions.
  • His remit covers football administration, player care and training ground operations, and includes oversight of Tottenham Hotspur Women as part of the executive leadership team.
  • Tottenham also named Dan Lewindon as performance director, with his start date set for February.
  • The club said increased academy investment will complement the leadership changes, which Johan Lange framed as foundational to long-term success under Thomas Frank.