Trevor Birch has left his role as chairman of Swansea City.
The 62-year-old took up the post in April 2019 following Huw Jenkins' departure from the club two months earlier.
He has been pivotal in reducing costs at the club as Swansea continue to adjust to life outside of the Premier League.
However, shortly after the Swans secured a 2-1 win over Forest Green Rovers in a pre-season friendly at the Liberty Stadium, it was confirmed that Birch had left the club.
It has since been confirmed that Birch has been appointed as director of football operations at Tottenham.
“I am leaving Swansea with an extremely heavy heart,’’ confirmed Birch.
“I arrived at the club at a very difficult time, but I hope I have provided professionalism, stability and a solid foundation internally which will stand the club in good stead going forwards.
“Steve Cooper, his staff and the players have given us all some great moments this season which will live long in the memory. I also can’t thank the supporters enough for the kindness and support they have shown me over the last 17 months, and I wish the Jack Army and the club every success going forward. The supporters deserve it.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the senior management team and every one of the club’s staff who have supported me during my time here. They are all loyal fans of the club and their commitment and work ethic has been truly inspirational to me."
A Swansea City ownership statement read: “We have enjoyed working with Trevor, and we understand during these unprecedented times the desire to be closer to home and family in London.
“Trevor will be missed, and we would like to thank him for his work on behalf of the club over the past 17 months.
“Moving forward, we have great confidence in our management team to continue the momentum we have built heading into the coming season as we work on a new management leadership structure.’’
Former footballer Birch has previously held roles with the likes of Portsmouth, Chelsea and Everton during his post-playing days.
He leaves the Swans after only 17 months in the role.
Birch was responsible - along with club legends Leon Britton and Alan Curtis - for the appointment of current boss Steve Cooper.
His regular communication with supporters on club matters was also welcomed following a turbulent end to Swansea's seven-year Premier League stay.
