Spurs fans were not surprised to hear that Daniel Levy is demanding an extraordinary amount of money if anyone wants to claim naming rights for Spurs’ new stadium.
Spurs officially moved into the new ground, currently known as the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, in April 2019 and it has quickly become regarded as one of the best stadiums in world football. According to the Telegraph (via Ricky Sacks), Levy is now demanding a record-breaking £25 million a year should anyone want to claim naming rights on the £1 billion stadium.
The North London club host regular Champions League and now have one of the most well-known managers in world football, so it is no surprise that Levy is holding out for a world-record fee, which would reportedly earn the club £375 million over a 15-year spell. Many Spurs fans are hoping that if Levy is able to negotiate this deal, then some of the money earnt will be reserved for improving performances on the pitch, through new signings.
Will Levy be able to get £25 million a year?
Yes
No
Reaction from Spurs fans to Levy’s demands can be seen in the tweets below.
If anyone can get that deal, Levy can
— JOS£ $ZN ? (@MajesticMoura) December 18, 2019
How much have we lost waiting on a deal though?
— It Me. (@Le0Spaceman) December 18, 2019
Well he better start investing in players on the pitch if he wants that. You can’t demand such money without being successful.
— Tottenham Boxing (@TottenhamBoxing) December 19, 2019
375 million he won’t spend in transfers. Fantastic.
— Totten(Ham) (@rtotten) December 19, 2019
Everytime you hear about Levy , there is always some money to talk about .
— JASON (@JASON40224515) December 19, 2019
I doubt he’ll get that kind of money. The club doesn’t win much.
— Philip Kong (@philipkong) December 19, 2019
The Grodzinski’s Arena… make it happen.
— Steve Graniewitz (@SteveGraniewitz) December 19, 2019
These Spurs fans are clearly not surprised that Levy is demanding such a huge fee and will be hoping to see the club sign some new players if he is able to bring in an extra £25 million a year in sponsorship.