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Tottenham in Advanced Talks to Hire CFG’s Rafi Moersen as Director of Football Operations

The move would extend Tottenham’s hiring pipeline from City Football Group during a wider shake-up of its leadership.

Overview

  • The Athletic reports the City Football Group executive is close to joining Spurs, with a deal expected to be finalised soon but not yet complete.
  • Moersen currently serves as CFG’s director of football transactions, overseeing transfers and negotiating player contracts.
  • He has spent close to a decade across CFG clubs, starting at NYCFC in 2015, moving to Manchester in 2017, and taking on parts of Omar Berrada’s remit after his 2024 departure.
  • The potential appointment comes after major changes at Spurs, including Daniel Levy’s exit, Vinai Venkatesham’s arrival as CEO, Donna‑Maria Cullen’s departure, and Fabio Paratici’s return alongside Johan Lange as joint sporting directors in October.
  • The hire would continue Tottenham’s recent practice of recruiting senior staff with CFG ties, a path previously taken with Scott Munn and through Ange Postecoglou’s CFG-linked route.