Tottenham Hotspur has announced the appointment of Carlos Raphael Moersen as the club’s new Director of Football Operations.
The role was created as part of Tottenham’s approach to build a modern, well-run football structure to drive long-term success.
Moersen joins Tottenham from City Football Group (CFG), where he spent more than a decade working across its global football network.
He worked in several senior positions during his spell with CFG and most recently served as Director of Football Transactions.
Moersen joins at a time when Tottenham are revamping their senior leadership following the departure of long-serving chairman Daniel Levy, and is part of a wider plan to strengthen the club’s foundations.
The club has already confirmed the appointment of Dan Lewindon as Performance Director, although he won’t kick off his new adventure until next month.
Tottenham are also increasing investment in the Academy to improve the pathway for young players into the men’s first team.
Moersen will reunite with his former CFG colleague at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
He will oversee football administration, player care, and training ground operations and will also be named as a member of the club’s Executive Leadership Team.
Sporting director Johan Lange has welcomed the appointment, hailing Moersen as an “outstanding candidate” who “brings a wealth of experience” to the club’s football operation.
Spurs are sanctioning rapid-fire changes as team form plummets
Moersen’s appointment is the latest in a series of behind-the-scenes changes at Tottenham as the team’s form continues to plummet.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is reportedly on borrowed time and could be handed his marching orders if results don’t improve in the next few fixtures.
Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou over the summer, with the club reiterating their desire to challenge for honours on all fronts this season.
However, their campaign hasn’t gone according to script with Tottenham languishing in 14th place in the Premier League table.
Tottenham’s recruitment strategy has been the primary catalyst for their fall from grace over the past few years, so changes at the boardroom level were expected.