He has signed from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year deal.
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Preston North End have completed the signing of Alfie Devine from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record fee.
Devine, who spent last season on loan at PNE, has joined on a permanent basis for a fee believed to be in the region of £6m, almost triple that of the club’s previous record signing, Callum Lang.
It was well documented that there was an option in the loan agreement to make the transfer permanent. North End exercised that option and have fought off interest from a host of clubs to secure Devine’s signature. He has signed a five-year contract at Deepdale and will wear the number 7 shirt.
Upon signing, Alfie Devine said: “From the end of last season going into the summer, it was always a priority in terms of where I wanted to be. It took its time, but I'm delighted it's gone through.
“From the first minute I came here until my last minute of last season, I absolutely loved it. The fans, staff, players, everyone around the place made me feel so welcome.”
Manager Paul Heckingbottom added: “I’m really pleased to get it over the line. A lot of people have worked hard at it, and Alfie made no secret of the fact that he enjoyed his time here and wanted to play here.
“We think that it's good business, not only in the short term and helping us get results on the pitch, but it's also really good business for the football club as well.”
Preston North End CEO Peter Ridsdale said: “I would like to go on record to thank Craig Hemmings and his family for the unbelievable financial commitment in allowing us to get this deal over the line, in addition to the investment in the new hybrid Deso pitch at Deepdale.
“I would also like to thank Tottenham Hotspur for the way in which they have handled this transfer. It has been a pleasure working with everyone connected with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.”