Who is Rafi Moersen? Tottenham continue shake-up with key new appointment

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·15. Januar 2026

Who is Rafi Moersen? Tottenham continue shake-up with key new appointment

Spurs have appointed the former Man City executive

Tottenham have finalised a new appointment

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Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Rafi Moersen as head of football operations.

Moersen becomes the latest senior appointment at Spurs following several changes behind the scenes including the departure of Daniel Levy.

A statement via the Tottenham website reads: “Tottenham Hotspur is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Raphael Moersen as Director of Football Operations, a newly created role as part of the club’s approach to build a modern, high-performance football structure to drive long-term success.

“Rafi will lead our football administration, player care, and training ground operations, and join the Club’s Executive Leadership Team. A key part of his role will be overseeing women’s football, where we will continue to drive a renewed focus and ambition for Tottenham Hotspur Women.”

In ten years with the City Football Group (CFG), Moersen has risen up the ranks and is highly regarded.

Moersen’s previous role as Manchester City executive saw him negotiate player contracts, while he has also stepped up to support the director of football with negotiations.

Spurs majority shareholders the Lewis Family have been keen to continue to overhaul operations at Spurs, with Moersen the latest appointment.

Among the other changes at Spurs, Vinai Venkatesham was appointed CEO in April 2024 and long-serving executive director Donna-Maria Cullen stepped down in June.

Fabio Paratici, despite returning in October as a joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange, will leave for Fiorentina once the January transfer window closes.