Tottenham Hotspur have taken another step towards cementing their long-term future by signing 17-year-old forward George Feeney to his first professional contract.
club The deal was announced on its official websiteexpressed pleasure at securing the services of this promising young man.
The Rise of George Feeney
Feeney joined Tottenham from Northern Ireland side Glentoran in July 2023 and quickly established himself as one of the highlights of the U18 squad.
His football journey began to come into focus in September 2023 when he made his debut in the Antrim County Shield for Glentoran Senior. Shortly after, he made his NIFL Premiership debut in a 4-2 win over Newry City.
In October, Feeney etched his name in Glentoran’s history books as the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer when he scored in the Northern Ireland Football League Cup.
Feeney has continued to shine since arriving in north London. This season, he represented the Tottenham Hotspur U18 team in 13 appearances in the U18 Premier League and FA Cup, scoring 2 goals and 3 assists. His rapid progress suggests he could soon be part of Ange Postecoglou’s senior team plans.
Feeney’s potential isn’t just limited to club level. The versatile striker has featured for both Wales and Northern Ireland at youth level, demonstrating his adaptability and ability to perform on a bigger stage.
He joins a long list of exciting young talent at Tottenham, including Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mickey Moore, Wilson Odobert and Luka Vuskovic , the latter will join next season.
This commitment to developing young people reflects Tottenham Hotspur’s vision for sustainable success, building a team capable of competing at the highest levels in the Premier League and Europe.
Tottenham desperately need January signings
While fans will be delighted with the news, they will still be frustrated by the lack of necessary activity at the club.
The squad is already stretched thin due to injuries to key players, and recent struggles in the Premier League have exposed the need for reinforcements.
Manager Anj Postkoglu indirectly urged chairman Daniel Levy to take action after the defeat to Everton, saying the players needed help in a thinly veiled plea for new signings.
They have been linked with several players, including Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and Lecce’s Patrick Dolgu, as they look to fill a number of positions. However, with just 10 days left until the January transfer window, no deal appears to have been agreed upon.
