Since Spurs shelled out €10m for the Swede, beating off competition from Barcelona, and he’s become the club second-youngest Premier League scorer as well as helping them win the Europa League.
There is no guarantee of the Londoners having a similar fast-tracking plan for their Irish import when he joins on January 1 but he could be heading to England with a second FAI Cup winners’ medal by the age of 18.
Melia celebrated reaching adulthood on Monday by bagging a brace in the 4-0 cakewalk over Cork City. It broadened his season tally to 14, with five leagues games and potentially two Cup ties left to usurp Pádraig Amond for the Golden Boot.
Saints meet Cork City again at Turner’s Cross on Friday week for a place in the national decider against either Shamrock Rovers or Kerry on November 10.
Melia was just 16 when he came on at Lansdowne Road in Pats' 2023 final success over Bohemians before a record crowd of 43,881.
When considering the array of suitors seeking his signature for his next move, the Wicklow native surveyed which could provide scope for first-team progression.
Harry Kane – after loans at four clubs – is their standout home-grown graduate but the strides Bergvall has leapt to become a regular by 19 caught their recruit’s eye.
“You have to think about all that stuff before you even sign for a club,” Melia said about the sight of fellow teens being part of Thomas Frank’s set-up.
“There's obviously reasons why I'm going to Tottenham. It’s where I feel most comfortable.
“Tottenham is a big club but I have to work hard to get to his (Bergvall’s) level.
“I don't watch Spurs all the time, to be honest because I’m busy myself but I keep tabs on them.”
Spurs, and the concept of a packed 62,850-capacity stadium on Champions League nights, must wait until he completes his home duties.
A brace for Ireland’s U21s completed a comeback win over Moldova in the recent opening Euro qualifiers.
There’s Lee Carsley’s champions England awaiting at St Andrew’s on November 14 in the same competition but he’ll hope to have another Cup medal around his neck that week.
Having already banked St Pat’s a couple of million, boosting their earnings by retaining European football in 2026 would be an ideal parting gift.
His uncle, former Ireland defender Clive Clarke, acts as his agent too, ensuring laser sight on the jobs at hand.
“They got the deal with Spurs done just before this season even so I’ve been fully focussed on Pats,” he explained.
“I can't be thinking of moving to Tottenham while I’m still here.
“Look, I think I come from a good family that keeps me going, keeps me humble. My friends are the same and I’ve good support around the club.”
His lull of action approaching Christmas will afford scope to properly enjoy a delayed 18th birthday celebration.
Monday’s visit of City shaped his big day.
“It was just quiet,” he said with a smile. “On Sunday, I just had family at my nanny’s for dinner. I couldn't do much on the day before, you know what I mean? It was an early night but this is the life I chose and I'm happy."
Navigating that hurdle of obtaining his driver’s license will also smooth his move to London.
“I got it ASAP when I was 17,” he explained about curbing the ritual of his mother Pamela driving him across the M50 daily to training.
“She was saying it’s the best thing that ever happened to her but it's the best thing I've ever done too. I have that bit of freedom.”