Glentoran have confirmed the departure of “exceptionally talented” George Feeney after the teenager secured a dream move to Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur.The 16-year-old, who is the son of former Northern Ireland international and Glens manager Warren, made his Premiership debut for The Oval outfit last season and scored a maiden senior goal in October’s BetMcLean Cup victory against Dollingstown.
He has progressed through the youth ranks in East Belfast and represented both Northern Ireland and Wales at underage international level.
Feeney is the latest Irish League prospect to seal a significant summer move following Braiden Graham’s transfer to Everton from Linfield earlier this week while his Blues teammate Aodhan Doherty swapped Windsor Park for Blackburn Rovers.
He’s set to join Tottenham’s U18 side after the London-based club announced a number of new arrivals on Friday evening.
“George is an exceptionally talented centre forward and we are immensely proud he has made the move to Tottenham,” Glentoran posted on their website. “When George joined the Glentoran Academy at the age of 12 he was always one the most creative and skilful players amongst his peers.
“He quickly became noticed and successfully stepped up to the senior side because of his incredible skill on the ball and physical abilities.
