Tottenham Hotspur have taken one other step in solidifying their long-term future by signing 17-year-old ahead George Feeney to his first skilled contract.
The membership introduced the deal on their official web site, expressing delight at securing the providers of the promising teen.
George Feeney’s rise to prominence
Feeney joined Spurs in July 2023 from Northern Irish facet Glentoran and has shortly established himself as one to look at inside the U18 setup.
His soccer journey started to achieve consideration in September 2023 when he debuted for Glentoran’s senior group within the County Antrim Protect. Shortly after, he made his NIFL Premiership debut, contributing to a 4-2 victory over Newry Metropolis.
In October, Feeney etched his identify in Glentoran’s historical past books because the membership’s youngest-ever goalscorer, netting within the Northern Eire Soccer League Cup.
Since arriving in North London, Feeney has continued to shine. This season, he has made 13 appearances for Tottenham’s U18 facet within the U18 Premier League and FA Cup, scoring twice and offering three assists. His speedy progress suggests he might quickly break into Ange Postecoglou’s senior group plans.
Feeney’s potential isn’t restricted to the membership degree. The versatile ahead has represented each Wales and Northern Eire at youth ranges, showcasing his adaptability and talent to carry out on greater phases.
He joins a crop of thrilling younger expertise at Spurs, together with Archie Grey, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore, Wilson Odobert, and Luka Vuskovic, the latter set to affix subsequent season.
This dedication to nurturing youth displays Tottenham’s imaginative and prescient for sustainable success, constructing a squad able to competing on the highest degree within the Premier League and Europe.
Tottenham determined for brand spanking new January signings
Whereas the followers might be happy with the information, they are going to proceed to be annoyed with the shortage of exercise by the membership the place required.
The squad has been stretched skinny by accidents to key gamers, and up to date Premier League struggles, have uncovered the necessity for reinforcements.
After their defeat to Everton, supervisor Ange Postecoglou not directly urged chairman Daniel Levy to behave, stating that the gamers need assistance, a thinly veiled plea for brand spanking new signings.
They’ve been linked with a number of gamers, together with Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu as they appear to deal with a number of positions. Nevertheless, with simply 10 days remaining within the January switch window, no deal seems shut.
