Preston signs Alfie Devine as record fee reflects ambitions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:58 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Alfie Devine has joined Preston North End on a five-year contract from Tottenham, marking a record signing for the club. The fee is undisclosed but reportedly nearly three times what they paid for Callum Lang earlier this year. Former goalkeeper Alan Kelly views this signing as a significant statement of intent by Preston, who aim to improve their performance after finishing 14th in the Championship last season. Devine's previous loan spell at the club saw him score eight goals in 45 appearances, and he is seen as a key player around whom the team can build for the upcoming season.
- •Alfie Devine signed a five-year contract with Preston North End.
- •The fee is reported to be close to £6 million.
- •Devine scored eight goals in 45 matches for Preston on loan last season.
- •Former goalkeeper Alan Kelly describes the signing as a benchmark for the club's ambitions.
- •Preston finished 14th in the Championship last season, seeking improvement.
- 8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Devine a 'benchmark signing', Preston fans told
"Former Preston North End goalkeeper Alan Kelly believes the club paying a record fee for midfielde Alfie Devine is a statement of intent
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