Tottenham have announced that former player Michael Dawson will become a club ambassador following his decision to hang up his boots.
Dawson joined Spurs from Nottingham Forest in 2005 and became a key part of their defence, making 324 appearances in all competitions and becoming captain.
He joins former centre-half partner Ledley King, alongside Gary Mabbutt and Ossie Ardiles in the ambassador role.
Dawson told the club website: “Spurs will always be home to me. I enjoyed the most memorable moments of my career here and the special connection I have with the club and its fans has never left me.
We are delighted to announce Michael Dawson as a new Club Ambassador following his decision to retire from playing! 🙌— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 6, 2021
“I now return here during what is such an exciting time for us – this new stadium just blows me away every time I visit and it sums up the direction the club is going in.
“Although it is impossible to replace the feeling of playing, I am so excited to begin this new chapter of my career back at Spurs and be a part of this new era.
“I’ve always looked up to Ledley from the minute I first joined and saw him play, so to be named an ambassador alongside him, and legendary Spurs names in Gary and Ossie, is a huge honour.
“I look forward to getting started in my new role and meeting as many fans as possible over the coming months.”
