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Preston North End are delighted to announce Alfie Devine has joined the club from Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan, with an option to buy included in the deal.

The 21-year-old, who scored six goals during a loan spell in Belgium last campaign with Westerlo, will go straight into contention to feature in North End’s season opener against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.

The England youth international can operate in a number of different midfield roles and will wear the No.21 shirt during his time at Deepdale.

Alfie said: “I’m buzzing. When this opportunity came about, I was excited when I first heard about it. I’m happy to be here and happy to get it done. I can’t wait to get going tomorrow.

“I like to make people excited. I like to get on the ball. I like to always be involved in it and get people off their seats.”


Alfie spent time with Liverpool as a youngster before coming through the ranks with Wigan Athletic until a move to the capital came about in July 2020.

He soon became a history maker by featuring in an Emirates FA Cup third round tie at the age of 16, becoming Spurs’ youngest-ever appearance maker and goalscorer.

The midfielder gained EFL experience with Port Vale in League One and Plymouth Argyle in the Sky Bet Championship, before spending a successful year with Westerlo last season.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “Alfie’s a talented player who can play in a number of positions. He can play as an attacking midfielder, he can play deep and he’s played box-to-box, so he’s got that flexibility which is great for us.

“I really liked his loan move in Belgium last year where he showed really good energy and appetite off the ball, which is what we demand. He showed his technique and quality in the final third to get goals and help assist others as well.”